# Flatulence-Free Baked Beans By Cowbag | Published 2007-03-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatulence-free-baked-beans References: [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk) Whilst [baked beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-baked-beans) are a cheap source of nutrition it does have certain anti social smelly side effects! Dutch oven anyone? Fear not flatulent ones, a Venezuelan team of scientists have created super-nutritious but [flatulence-free beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hum-nutrition-flatter-me)! They discovered that fermenting beans with specific friendly bacteria cut the amount of wind-causing compounds and also boosted the bean nutritional value. If you are still eating the traditional beans dont worry as the The British Dietetic Associatio said it was proven that there was "no physiological harm from the flatulence caused by eating beans". But it doesn't mean its nice - and boys for the last time farting is NOT funny! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flatulence-free Beans:** Creating beans that are nutritious and have reduced flatulence-causing compounds presents an opportunity for the food industry to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Friendly Bacteria Fermentation:** Exploring the use of specific friendly bacteria for fermenting food products can lead to innovative solutions that improve nutritional value and reduce undesirable side effects. - **Nutrition-boosting Techniques:** Developing techniques to enhance the nutritional value of food items, such as beans, is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of food science and technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Industry:** The food industry can leverage the development of flatulence-free beans to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers and differentiate their products. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can explore the potential benefits of flatulence-free beans in promoting digestive health and reducing discomfort for individuals with sensitive stomachs. - **Agriculture Industry:** The agriculture industry can investigate the cultivation and production of beans with reduced flatulence-causing compounds, providing farmers with a unique selling point for their crops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutritionally Focused Canned Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serous-bean-co-organic-beans.md) - [Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-product.md) - [Organic Canned Bean Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realfoods-by-organico.md) - [Kid-Friendly Baked Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushs-bluey-baked-beans.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Jarred Bean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-world-bean-meals.md) - [Digestion-Friendly Ketchups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digestion-friendly-ketchup.md) - [Cheese-Mixed Canned Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-beanz.md) - [Bean-Based Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-of-beans-pancake-and-waffle-mix.md) - [Savory Fermented Vegetable Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pie.md)