# Coffee-Infused Salt Blends Gustus Vitae's Smoked Espresso Sea Salt Boasts Premium Ingredients By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-sea-salt References: [gustusvitae](https://www.gustusvitae.com/smoked-espresso-sea-salt/) Gustus Vitae's Smoked Espresso Sea Salt blend is a seasoning made with high quality and locally sourced ingredients from California. The e-retailer is known for offering premium garnish and seasonings that will appeal to both gourmet chefs and artisanal food fans. This Smoked Espresso Sea Salt is a non-GMO product and contains no artificial additives. The product is also free of dairy, nuts, sugar, soy and gluten, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions. Ideal for diet-friendly baking, this [espresso sea salt blend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-sea-salt) can also be used to garnish prepared food or a [tasty rub for red meat varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-bbq-sauce). This sea salt blend combines raw, natural ingredients to create a simple yet boldly flavored garnish, speaking to consumers' growing desire for elevated versions of traditional cooking essentials like salt and pepper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Diet-friendly Seasonings:** The rise of dietary restrictions and health consciousness create an opportunity for seasonings that cater to those specific needs. - **Gourmet Salt Blends:** The demand for elevated versions of traditional cooking essentials like salt is growing, creating an opportunity for innovations in gourmet seasoning products. - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** Consumers are increasingly interested in products made with local, high-quality ingredients, creating an opportunity for seasonings that emphasize this aspect. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry is a natural fit for these trends, and companies can innovate by offering seasonings that cater to specific dietary needs or that incorporate locally sourced ingredients. - **Health and Nutrition:** The health and nutrition industry can leverage these trends by offering seasonings that cater to consumers' growing desire for diet-friendly seasoning options. - **Agriculture and Farming:** The use of locally sourced ingredients in these seasonings creates an opportunity for the agriculture and farming industry to partner with seasoning companies and offer premium ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Collaborative Salt Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-river-farms.md) - [African-Inspired Gourmet Seasoning Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-seasoning-salt.md) - [Jalapeño Lime-Infused Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-lime-sea-salt.md) - [Wine-Infused Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-infused-sea-salt.md) - [Full-Flavored Mexican Spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-spice.md) - [Chef-Created Salt Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-x-carbone.md) - [Coffee Spice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-house-x-intelligentsia-coffee.md) - [Kid-Friendly Gourmet Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustus-vitae-kids-menu.md) - [Espresso BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-bbq-sauce.md)