# Superfood-Based Egg Substitutes Spero Foods‘ 'Scramblit' is Made with a Base of Squash Seeds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-substitute References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/scramblit-superfood-vegan-egg-spero-foods-pepitas/) & [mylkguys](https://www.mylkguys.com/products/spero-scramblit-limited-edition) One of the newest products to be introduced by [Spero Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pourable-egg-alternative) is an innovative [egg substitute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bridge-1) by the name of 'Scramblit.' As the brand describes, this superfood-based product "contains 20X the antioxidants, more protein, iron, Omega3s, and zinc, per serving, than eggs do." Pepitas—or pumpkin seeds—are a key ingredient in Scramblit, alongside other simple, wholesome additions like water, turmeric, garlic powder and black salt. The soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free and Paleo-friendly egg replacer is a limited-edition product that is sold by the bottle. Spero Foods' product has the potential to make a variety of comforting [plant-based versions of familiar egg scrambles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amys-kitchen-frozen-breakfast), omelettes or quiches—or as the brand calls these redefined foods, the Scramblit, the Omelit and the Quichit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superfood-based Food Products:** The Scramblit egg substitute product from Spero Foods is an example of a superfood-based food product which can be replicated to create more healthy substitutes for traditional ingredients. - **Plant-based Protein Alternatives:** The Scramblit egg substitute product from Spero Foods provides a plant-based protein alternative which disrupts the traditional egg market and appeals to consumers seeking non-animal protein options. - **Limited-edition Specialty Foods:** Spero Foods' Scramblit is a limited-edition egg substitute, highlighting the potential for specialty food products based on superfoods or other unique ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from developing innovative, healthier alternatives to traditional ingredients such as eggs as demonstrated by Spero Foods' Scramblit. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can utilize superfood-based food products like Scramblit as a way to appeal to consumers looking for healthier, plant-based alternatives to traditional foods. - **Specialty Foods:** Spero Foods' Scramblit demonstrates the potential for specialty food products based on unique superfood ingredients, showing an opportunity for growth in the specialty foods market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixable Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-eggs.md) - [Pea-Based Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acremade.md) - [Frozen Eggless Scrambles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-egg-scoopable-scramble.md) - [Nutritious Cell-Based Scrambles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-scramble.md) - [Single-Ingredient Egg Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meala-foodtech-groundbaker.md) - [Plant-Based Japanese Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ever-egg.md) - [Potato-Based Liquid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awevo.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Egg Scramble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-egg-scramble.md) - [Plant-Powered Egg Replacers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubi-whisk.md)