# Vegetable-Based Noodles Explore Cuisine's Edamame Spaghetti is a Healthy Pasta Alternative By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edamame-spaghetti References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-explore-cuisine-organic-edamame-spaghetti/) & [explorecuisine](http://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/edamame-spaghetti.html) For those who are looking for a healthy alternative to ordinary pasta, Explore Cuisine has created a tasty, plant-based product called 'Edamame Spaghetti.' Not only does the new pasta serve as a gluten-free option, but it is also rich in beneficial nutrients. The Edamame Spaghetti from Explore Cuisine is a plant-based pasta that has been hand-crafted from edamame. Unlike traditional pasta, the product is high in fiber and packed with 25 grams of protein. The spaghetti is also a quick and easy dinner option as a few cups of boiling water is the only other ingredient required to cook the pasta. For consumers who adhere to a gluten-free diet or for those who are simply looking for a tasty source of plant-based protein, this nutritious edamame pasta is a perfect dinner solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 68% | 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 - **Gluten-free Pasta Alternatives:** Opportunity for food companies to create more gluten-free pasta options using alternative ingredients. - **Plant-based Protein Products:** Opportunity for food businesses to develop more plant-based protein products using various legumes and vegetables. - **Convenient Healthy Meal Solutions:** Opportunity for companies to create more quick and easy meal options that are nutritious and suitable for different dietary needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for food manufacturers to incorporate more plant-based ingredients and develop healthier alternatives. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness industry to promote and market gluten-free and plant-based food products for a healthier lifestyle. - **Convenience Food:** Opportunity for convenience food companies to create more nutritious and convenient options for consumers seeking quick and healthy meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Egg White Spaghetti Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-white-spaghetti.md) - [Regenerative Algae Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirulina-spaghetti.md) - [High-Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-pasta.md) - [High-Fiber Spaghetti Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fiber-spaghetti.md) - [Nutritious Pasta Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb-pasta-sides.md) - [Convenient Gluten-Free Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-by-daily-harvest.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Legume-Based Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupini-bean-pastas.md)