# Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles The Barvecue Crumbled Bacon Toppings are Crafted from Plants By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbled-bacon-toppings References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/products-launches/barvecue-clean-label-crumbled-bacon-toppings-much-needed-improvement/) & [barvecue](https://barvecue.com/)  Barvecue Crumbled Bacon Toppings are a new clean ingredient product perfect for elevating your choice of recipe with the signature, smoky flavor of bacon without any actual meat. The product is characterized by its plant-based formulation that effectively recreates the taste and texture of [crumbled bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleu-crumbles) using an unexpected blend of ingredients. The product thus has a pea protein base with sweet potato, organic apple cider vinegar, expeller-pressed canola oil and just the right blend of spices for a bacon-like flavor experience. Plant-Based Category Manager at [Clark Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-baked-beans) Chase Slenker spoke on the Barvecue Crumbled Bacon Toppings saying, "We’re working to provide new and innovative plant-based products and [plant-based products with clean labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-wheat-fava-flakes-svp-pro) that chefs across the US would feel comfortable serving to patrons, and at a reasonable price-point that operators can also make money while retaining a customer base." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Clean-label Foods:** The demand for clean-label foods is escalating, focusing on transparency in food ingredients to provide healthier alternatives. - **Plant-based Meat Mimics:** Plant-based formulations that closely replicate traditional meat products are transforming the consumer dietary landscape. - **Innovative Ingredient Blends:** The use of unexpected plant ingredient combinations is creating new opportunities for foods that balance taste, texture, and health benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Foodservice:** Plant-based products in the foodservice industry are expanding menu options for health-conscious and vegetarian customers. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Packaged foods made with plant-based ingredients are gaining traction as consumers gravitate toward more sustainable and ethical eating. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry is seeing growth through the introduction of plant-based, nutrient-rich alternatives to traditional meat products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips.md) - [Delectable Plant-Based Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bacons.md) - [Sizzling Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-bite-plantbased-bacon.md) - [Better-for-You Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozo-plantbased-bacon.md) - [Wood-Smoked Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-plant-based-meat.md) - [Meat-Free Mexican Cuisine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barvecue-carnitas.md) - [Low-Fat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/77-foods-bacon.md) - [Seaweed-Based Bacon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umaro-foods.md) - [Carrot Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-bacon.md)