# Snack-Replacing Drinks 'Soylent Bridge' is a First-of-Its-Kind In-Between Meal from Soylent By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-between-meal References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/soylent-kicks-off-the-year-introducing-new-soylent-bridge-a-delicious-lower-calorie-in-between-meal-300770534.html) & [soylent](https://soylent.com/products/bridge-chocolate) Soylent, which made a name for itself with its innovative [meal replacement products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-meal-replacement-shake), is now introducing 'Soylent Bridge' as its first-ever "in-between meal" that delivers the nutrition and satiety to tide people over until their next meal. As defined by Soylent, an in-between meal is "It’s what you reach for when you’re facing a snack trap (that space between meals brimming with empty calories, tasteless foods, and unfulfilling snacks)." With just 180 calories, Soylent Bridge shares 15 grams of [plant-based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-readytodrink-shakes) and a satisfying chocolate flavor that serves as a better-for-you alternative to junk food that still tastes indulgent. In comparison to other products from Soylent, the nut-free and [vegan-friendly Soylent Bridge drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevate) has fewer calories, is loaded with 36 essential nutrients and requires fewer resources to produce, as it does not rely on animal-derived protein. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 36% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **In-between Meal Products:** The introduction of 'Soylent Bridge' by Soylent highlights the trend of convenient and nutritious in-between meal options. - **Plant-based Protein:** Soylent Bridge's use of 15 grams of plant-based protein signifies the growing trend towards plant-based alternatives in the food and beverage industry. - **Resource-efficient Production:** Soylent Bridge's production process, which requires fewer resources and does not rely on animal-derived protein, demonstrates the trend of environmentally conscious and sustainable manufacturing methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Meal Replacement Products:** The introduction of 'Soylent Bridge' by Soylent presents opportunities for companies in the meal replacement product industry to develop innovative and convenient in-between meal options. - **Plant-based Food and Beverage:** The use of plant-based protein in 'Soylent Bridge' opens possibilities for companies in the plant-based food and beverage industry to create more nutritious and sustainable alternatives. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Soylent Bridge's resource-efficient production process sets a precedent for the food and beverage industry to explore and adopt more sustainable manufacturing practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Bottled Meal Replacements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-meal-to-go.md) - [Protein-Rich Nutrition Support Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-protein-shake.md) - [Satisfying Protein Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulfil-nutrition.md) - [Complete Meal Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arla-protein-food-to-go.md) - [Dessert-Like Meal Replacement Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miils-cereal-protein-shake.md) - [Pre-Meal Weight Loss Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-premeal-hunger-support-shot.md) - [Plant-Based Meal Replacements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levana-nourishments.md) - [Dairy-Based Meal Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-meal-to-go.md) - [Plant-Based Double-Chocolate Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermlk-double-choccy-snack-bar.md)