# Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks Crushi is Premium Frozen Sushi That Goes Into the Oven or Air Fryer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi References: [taste.anuga.de](https://taste.anuga.de/neuheitendatenbank/index.php?site=produkte) & [TheCrushi](http://www.TheCrushi.com)  While sushi is traditionally known for being served raw, one pioneering brand is breaking the mold by introducing a patented, premium frozen sushi snack called Crushi that's designed to turn delightfully crispy, offering a fresh twist on a classic dish. This convenient sushi snack is not only novel for its frozen format, but it's also a standout for its [plant-based ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-seasoned-tofu-crumbles) and crunchy texture after being warmed in a [fryer, the oven or air fryer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-trashy-gourmet). According to the brand, "the rolls will stay crunchy for at least three hours after preparation," which makes these fit for entertaining. What's more, Crushi can be kept frozen and has a shelf life of more than a year. This frozen sushi snack is available in several classic varieties, including [California and Salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Premium Frozen Sushi:** One pioneering brand is breaking the mold by introducing a patented, premium frozen sushi snack called Crushi that's designed to turn delightfully crispy, offering a fresh twist on a classic dish. - **Plant-based Ingredients:** This convenient sushi snack is not only novel for its frozen format, but it's also a standout for its plant-based ingredients and crunchy texture after being warmed in a fryer, the oven or air fryer. - **Convenient Frozen Snack:** Crushi can be kept frozen and has a shelf life of more than a year, making it a convenient sushi snack option. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Food:** Premium frozen sushi snacks like Crushi offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the frozen food industry. - **Plant-based Food:** The use of plant-based ingredients in frozen sushi snacks like Crushi opens up new opportunities in the plant-based food industry. - **Convenience Food:** Crushi's long shelf life and convenient frozen format present disruptive innovation opportunities in the convenience food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-rolls.md) - [Frozen Onigiri Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-onigiri.md) - [Chili Crisp California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sushi-roll.md) - [Square Spicy Tuna Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-spicy-tuna-roll.md) - [Flavor-First Fish Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-fish-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Gnocchi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcrok.md) - [Imitation Crabstick Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacks.md) - [Grocery Store California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-california-roll.md)