# Dehydrated Spaghetti Dinners This Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner Requires Nothing but Water to Prepare By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrated-spaghetti References: [bozemandailychronicle](http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/economy/father-and-son-team-up-for-camping-meal-business/article_34b362fc-c45c-5d4e-80c8-8251a79293b4.html) & [sasquatchfuel](http://sasquatchfuel.com/product/gourmet-spaghetti-meatball/) A camping provisions startup called Sasquatch Fuel recently developed a [dehydrated spaghetti dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timewise) that is not only good for consumers, but also good for the environment. Made with real ingredients and packaged in a biodegradable packet, the meal is a perfect option for conscious consumers who are unwilling to sacrifice quality. The Gourmet Spaghetti & Meat Sauce meal from Sasquatch Fuel is a dehydrated dinner that can be prepared instantly with nothing more than boiling water. The meal itself consists of [pasta spirals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pasta-range), dehydrated ground beef, Italian spices and a sauce made from vine-picked tomatoes for a delicious take on traditional spaghetti. Beyond the high-end ingredients, the dehydrated spaghetti also comes with the added bonus of [eco-friendly packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flour-water). While it is recommended that consumers take their trash with them after they finish eating, the Omnidegradable bags will break down in two to six months if left in nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dehydrated Meals:** Developing dehydrated meals with real ingredients and eco-friendly packaging presents an opportunity for startups to provide convenient and sustainable dining options to the conscious consumer market. - **Instant Meal Preparation:** Creating meals that require only boiling water for preparation presents an opportunity to innovate in the camping provisions industry by providing an easy, convenient meal option for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Biodegradable Packaging:** Exploring the use of eco-friendly biodegradable packaging presents an opportunity for companies to contribute to environmental sustainability efforts while reducing waste and enhancing brand reputation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Camping Provisions:** The camping provisions industry can leverage dehydrated meal options and eco-friendly packaging to better cater to consumers' needs when traveling or outdoor activities. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could benefit from incorporating eco-friendly packaging and developing dehydrated meal options to offer accessible, sustainable dining options for people with busy lifestyles. - **Sustainability:** By using innovative packaging and sustainable meal options, the sustainability industry can provide solutions to mitigate environmental harm while increasing awareness and engagement on important issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Dining Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savour-kit.md) - [Travel-Ready Pasta Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-dust.md) - [Canned Carbonara Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-spaghetti-carbonara.md) - [Convenient Instant Pasta Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-pots.md) - [Health-Focused Ready-To-Eat Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-pasta-meals.md) - [Prepackaged Plant-Based Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-spaghetti.md) - [Frozen Spaghetti Carbonara Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-spaghetti-carbonara.md) - [Premium Pasta Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-night.md) - [Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-servings-meals.md)