# Nutritious Noodle Cups NutriPot's Healthy Noodles Provide Essential Vitamins and Minerals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-noodles References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-nutripot-on-the-go-aromatic-thai-noodles/) & [nutripot](http://nutripot.com/science/) In addition to providing flavorful meal options in a convenient on-the-go format, NutriPot's assortment of [healthy noodles in cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-protein-power-pots) are formulated to provide "50% of all the 28 vitamins and minerals your body requires every day," as well as a supply of protein and fiber. These small noodle cups come in globally inspired flavors like [Aromatic Thai Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-thai-green-noodle), Pasta Bolognese and Quattro Formaggi Pasta, which can be quickly prepared in their cups with the addition of boiling water from a stovetop or kettle. Over the years, consumers have come to recognize [instant noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-shot-max) that are made in this way as quick and inexpensive food options, but also ones that are unhealthy and sodium-filled. NutriPot is reversing these notions by putting a newfound focus on health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Instant Noodles:** Opportunity for creating nutritious instant noodle options that provide essential vitamins and minerals. - **Convenient On-the-go Meals:** Opportunity to develop more flavorful and healthy meals that can be easily prepared and consumed on-the-go. - **Functional Food Packaging:** Opportunity to innovate in packaging technology to preserve the nutritional content of meals in cups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create healthier and more convenient meal options. - **Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to develop innovative solutions that maintain the nutritional quality of food. - **Healthy Snacks:** Opportunity for the healthy snacks industry to expand into the on-the-go meal market with nutritious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Rich Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-instant-noodles.md) - [Convenient Instant Pasta Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-pots.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Comfort Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanzen-meal.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Instant Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsu-noodles-broth.md) - [Plant-Powered Umami Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-instant-ramen.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Macaroni Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-microwave-cups.md) - [Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-ultimate-ramen.md) - [Noodle-Free Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomen-ramen.md) - [Snackable Pasta Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-mini-meals.md)