# Kale-Infused Gourmet Sauerkraut This Smoke & Kale Sauerkraut is a Foodie Kitchen Must-Have By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-sauerkraut References: [food52](https://food52.com/shop/products/1977-smoke-kale-sauerkraut) This Smoke & [Kale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfoglini) Sauerkraut is a delicious packaged gourmet sauerkraut that is a must have for any foodie obsessed with curating a perfectly stocked pantry. The delicious upscale blend that combines the health movement-inspired obsession with kale and [probiotic-rich fermented foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-cultured-dips) with the current fascination with smokey flavors. This Smoke & Kale Sauerkraut combines spicy, smokey and tangy flavor notes and contains a variety of vegetables including carrots and onions, as well as jalapeño, scallions, garlic and dried chipotle peppers. The Smoke & Kale Sauerkraut is a product of OlyKraut, a brand in Olympia, Washington that has been creating [handmade organic sauerkraut products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleveland-kitchen1) since 2008. Other indulgent flavored sauerkraut offered by OlyKraut include an Eastern European-inspired blend and their classic original flavoring featuring their proprietary blend of spices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Gourmet Sauerkraut:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and upscale flavors in the sauerkraut market. - **Health Movement-inspired Foods:** Opportunities for creating products that cater to the health-conscious consumers, incorporating superfoods like kale. - **Smoky Flavors:** Innovative possibilities for infusing smoky flavors into various food products to cater to the current fascination with this taste profile. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in gourmet sauerkraut production and offering unique flavor combinations. - **Health Food Products:** Opportunities for creating healthy gourmet sauerkraut options that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Spices and Seasonings:** Innovative opportunities for developing and marketing specialty smoky flavorings for various food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fermented Condiment Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraut-chi.md) - [Seasonal Sauerkraut Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleveland-kitchen-high-thymes-kraut.md) - [Probiotic-Packed Sauerkraut Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flanagan-farm.md) - [Tasty Probiotic-Rich Ferments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-town-cultures.md) - [Fermented Festive Season Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-kimchi.md) - [Mediterranean-Style Kimchis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-kimchi.md) - [Snackable Kimchi Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-crisps.md) - [Bold Gut-Friendly Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-sauces.md) - [Delicate Flavor Kimchis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mild-white-kimchi.md)