# Protein-Rich Macaroni Meals Pamela's Products' Gluten-Free Pasta is Enriched with Pea Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-pasta References: [bakingbusiness](http://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/news_home/New_Products/2017/08/Pamelas_Products_enters_pasta.aspx) & [pamelasproducts](http://www.pamelasproducts.com/) Pamela's Products is now launching an organic protein-rich, gluten-free pasta meal that is paired with a sauce packet of 100% real cheese. While there are many boxed [gluten-free pastas and meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1) on the market, this one boasts the added benefit of plant-based protein. The macaroni and cheese meal provides 14 grams of pea protein per serving and is offered in four flavors: Mac N’ Cheese, Spicy Mac N’ Cheese, Creamy Alfredo, as well as Creamy Mushroom. Alongside its gluten-free [Mac 'N Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-crunchy-buffalo), Pamela's Products is also launching a set of dried pasta products in elbow, spaghetti, penne and rotini varieties that boast eight grams of pea protein per serving, that are similarly certified organic and Non-GMO Project verified. These new products are Pamela's Products' first foray into the world of pasta products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 32% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Protein-fortified Meals:** The trend of adding protein to meals, such as gluten-free macaroni, opens opportunities for innovative food companies to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Protein:** The increasing demand for plant-based protein options creates a potential market for food manufacturers to develop more diverse and sustainable protein sources. - **Gluten-free Pasta:** The rise in gluten-free diets has created a market for alternative pasta options, presenting an opportunity for pasta manufacturers to create innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can seize the opportunity to create protein-rich meals by incorporating plant-based ingredients into their product lines. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the demand for protein-fortified meals by offering nutrition-focused products and services to health-conscious consumers. - **Alternative Food Products:** The alternative food products industry can tap into the growing market of gluten-free pasta by developing innovative pasta substitutes made from different grains or plant-based ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Boxed Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-and-rigatoni.md) - [Protein-Forward Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas.md) - [High-Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-pasta.md) - [Protein-Packed Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-mac-cheese.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Instant Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annies.md) - [Free-From Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-pasta.md) - [Nutrition-Focused Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-cellentani.md) - [Guilt-Free Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equii-protein-pasta.md) - [Lupini Bean Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupini-bean-pasta.md)