# Mega Meat-Infused Protein Bars These Epic Bars are Going All Meat and Ditching the Whey By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-bars References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2014/02/05/epic-bars-ditch-the-whey-go-all-meat-instead/) & [epicbar](http://www.epicbar.com/) The Epic Bars are a [protein bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-high-protein-bars) you can snack on between meals. If you are tired of eating snacks that are healthy but don’t taste good, or fill you up, try Epic Bars instead. Most bars use a mix of whey powder along with other stabilizers that are meant to trick your taste buds, but Epic Bars are completely different. These [snack bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-protein-bars) are made from 100% grass fed animals and have decided they will not be using whey proteins but [actual meat fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-range-pork-bar) along with other natural ingredients. The bars are low in sugar, they are gluten-free, Paleo-friendly and packed with flavor. The different flavors of Epic Bats you can get are Bison Bacon Cranberry, Turkey Almond Cranberry, Beef Habanero Cherry and Lamb Currant Mint. The flavors are interesting but nonetheless offer something new and improved, which people are always looking for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Meat-infused Protein Bars:** The trend of using actual meat fibers in protein bars presents an opportunity for the development of innovative snack options for individuals seeking higher protein intake. - **Natural Ingredients:** The trend of using natural ingredients in protein bars opens up possibilities for creating healthier and more nutritious on-the-go snacks. - **Paleo-friendly Snacks:** The trend of Paleo-friendly snacks provides a market for protein bars made with 100% grass-fed animals, appealing to consumers following a Paleo diet. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the creation of meat-infused protein bars to cater to the increasing demand for high-protein and natural snack options. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can benefit from the trend of using natural ingredients in protein bars, offering athletes and health-conscious individuals healthier snack alternatives. - **Nutrition Supplements:** The nutrition supplements industry has an opportunity to tap into the Paleo-friendly trend by developing protein bars made with grass-fed animals to cater to the growing Paleo diet market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Like Premium Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-bars.md) - [Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-whey-protein-bars.md) - [Hybrid Proteins Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-works-loaded-legends.md) - [Clean Ingredient Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodybar-protein.md) - [Decadent Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-high-protein-bars.md) - [Protein-Packed Cricket Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-protein-bar.md) - [Craveable Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-bar.md) - [Crispy Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-crunchy-bar.md) - [High-Protein Low-Ingredient Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxbar-high-protein.md)