# Frikandel The Horse Meat Hot Dog By Trendopoly | Published 2007-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frikandel-the-horse-meat-hot-dog References: [slashfood](http://www.slashfood.com/2007/05/24/the-horse-meat-hot-dog/) & [esquire](http://www.esquire.com/the-side/food-safari/frikandel052407) It make come as a shock to some, but the Netherlands offers a different kind of hot dog. It's called Frikandel and it's made of a combination of meats including horse. It's seems very disturbing at first thought but then again, maybe it's really not that horrific. Or shall I say not any more horrific than any other carnivorous habits of humankind. Lamb, anyone? **Implications** - Frikandel is actually very popular in these parts of Europe and are served up at coffee shops and from [street vendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gday-dogs-food-truck). The hot dog's other meat ingredients include beef, pork and chicken. Frikandel is said to be made just like the [hot dogs in North America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-mayer-everybun-pack); with the "most unsavory body parts imaginable." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Meat Products:** Opportunities to create new and unique meat products that cater to different tastes and preferences. - **Global Cuisine Hybridization:** Opportunities to explore and create new food fusions that reflect the diverse cuisines of the world. - **Sustainable Meat Consumption:** Opportunities to develop and market meat products that are environmentally responsible and sustainable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Creating new and unique food products that appeal to different markets within the food and beverage industry. - **Agriculture:** Innovating and advancing sustainable farming practices that reduce environmental impact and promote ethical meat production. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Incorporating unique and exotic dishes, like frikandel, into local menus and marketing them as a culinary experience for tourists and food enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Piquant Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-beef-franks.md) - [Hot Dog Danishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-damour.md) - [Transitional Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-hot-dog.md) - [Sausage-Shaped Grillable Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesedog.md) - [Pizza Crust Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-hot-dogs.md) - [Hybrid Hot Dog Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jr-grill-duo.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Infused Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americana-sausage.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Hot Dog Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-roast-veggie-dog.md) - [Heart-Healthy Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-hot-dog.md)