# Savory Gluten-Free Baos Wow Bao is Rolling Out a Gluten-Free Bao and Other Healthy Offerings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-bao References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/wow-bao-adds-zoodles-and-lettuce-cups-menu) & [wowbao](http://www.wowbao.com/menu/) To cater to the growing number of consumers going gluten-free or simply looking to reduce their gluten intake, Wow Bao has announced the debut of a gluten-free bao, alongside other better-for-you options such as lettuce cups and zoodles. Bao is a type of [filled bun or bread-like dumpling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobo-foods) that is common in various Chinese cuisines. Now customers can enjoy a gluten-free version of Wow Boa's famous bun in the chain's Teriyaki Chicken variety. Alongside the new gluten-free bao, the chain is also rolling out zoodles and lettuce cups. These low-carb offerings can be paired with the customer's choice of toppings, including the Spicy Kung Pao Chicago, Orange Chicken, Hunan Spicy Steak, Thai Curry Chicken, All Vegetable, or the gluten-free Teriyaki Chicken. Image Credit: *Wow Bao.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gluten-free Food:** Wow Bao introduces a gluten-free bao and other healthy options to cater to the growing demand for gluten-free food. - **Low-carb Alternatives:** Wow Bao's new offerings of zoodles and lettuce cups provide low-carb alternatives for customers seeking healthier options. - **Customizable Fast Food:** Customers can choose their own toppings for the new gluten-free bao and other menu items, offering a customizable fast food experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to provide more gluten-free and low-carb options to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can tap into the trend of customizable fast food by offering menu items that allow customers to personalize their choices. - **Gluten-free Products:** The gluten-free products industry can expand their offerings to include more diverse options like gluten-free baos to cater to the increasing number of gluten-free consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bao Brand Grocery Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wow-bao-1.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Breakfast Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-bun.md) - [Microwavable Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-bao-buns.md) - [Gluten-Free Soup Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-soup-dumplings.md) - [Ube Sweet Potato Baos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-bao.md) - [Free-From Soup-Inspired Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-soup-dumplings.md) - [Porky Plant-Based Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pork-piggy-bao.md) - [Gluten-Free Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-sushi.md) - [NFT Restaurant Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wow-bao-nft.md)