# Dry Curry Mixes Woodland Foods' Curry Starters Only Need Water to Make Sauce By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-starters References: [specialtyfood](https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/sauces-spreads-oils-make-fancy-food-show-debut/) & [woodlandfoods](https://woodlandfoods.com/products/thai-coconut-green-curry-starter/c-23/p-19089) Rather than selling a small amount of ready-to-use curry by the jar, [Woodland Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildwood-the-woodland-collection) is introducing a new range of dry curry starters at the Winter Fancy Food Show that only need the addition of water. The just-add-water sauces are made with a base of sweet coconut milk powder and other traditional ingredients to make varieties such as: Goan Coconut Curry, Indonesian Rendang, Jamaican Coconut Curry, Thai Coconut Green Curry and Thai Coconut Red Curry. Some of the fragrant ingredients that can be found in the range include: lemongrass, green chiles, ginger and lime leaves. As many consumers are now looking for [globally inspired products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-inspired-condiments) to enhance their at-home meals, products like these curry starters are being favored for their authentic ingredient and ability to be quickly prepared. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Globally Inspired Products:** The demand for globally inspired products like dry curry mixes is increasing as consumers look for authentic ingredients to enhance their at-home meals. - **Convenience and Quick Preparation:** Dry curry mixes that only require the addition of water offer a convenient and time-saving option for consumers who want to make flavorful sauces. - **Alternative to Ready-to-use Products:** The introduction of dry curry starters provides an alternative to traditional ready-to-use curry sauces, offering versatility and customization to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of dry curry mixes by offering a wider range of globally inspired products and instant sauce options. - **Spices and Seasonings:** The spices and seasonings industry can explore the development of dry curry mixes and expand their product offerings with convenient and easy-to-use curry starters. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** The meal kit delivery industry can incorporate dry curry mixes into their meal kits, providing customers with a quick and hassle-free way to make flavorful curry sauces at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [From-Scratch Curry Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuk-tuk-club.md) - [Two-Step Curry Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-kit.md) - [Ready-Made Curry Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convenient-meals.md) - [Five-Second Chutney Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chutnefy.md) - [Reduced Fat Curry Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharwoods-30-reduced-fat-pastes.md) - [Artisanal Indian Cuisine Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geetas-foods-cooking-sauces.md) - [Organic Curry Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-thai-red-curry-paste.md) - [Coconut Chickpea Curries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-chickpea-curries.md) - [International Cuisine Simmering Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-bite-simmer-sauces.md)