# Salty Milk-Based Drinks This Traditional Indian Drink Has a Savory Flavor Profile By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-drink References: [amul](http://www.amul.com/products/amul-lassee-info.php) Lassi is a traditional Indian yogurt drink that has become increasingly popular outside of Asia. While many consumers are familiar with sweet versions of the drink, the salted varieties are likely to appeal to those who enjoy consuming a more savory beverage with their meal. The pre-packaged Lassi from [Amul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amul) is a premixed drink made primarily from milk. Unlike the brand's mango variety, its original Lassi has a savory flavor profile that produces a natural cooling effect. As a result, the drink makes an excellent [alternative to alcoholic beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-spice) on hot summer days. The traditional Indian drink is also known to promote digestive health, making it a great option for those trying to [incorporate more yogurt into their diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-yogurt). Unlike the more popular mango lassi, the salted version of the drink is likely to appeal to consumers looking for a refreshing alternative to alcoholic drinks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Salty Milk-based Drinks:** The rise of salted lassi presents an opportunity for beverage companies to tap into the growing market of savory and refreshing drinks. - **Alternative Summer Beverages:** As consumers seek healthier and non-alcoholic options, creating unique and flavorful alternatives to traditional summer drinks like lassi can disrupt the beverage industry. - **Digestive Health Drinks:** The popularity of yogurt-based drinks like lassi highlights the potential for companies to develop innovative digestive health beverages that cater to health-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** The rise of salted lassi presents an opportunity for beverage companies to tap into the growing market of savory and refreshing drinks. - **Healthy Drink Market:** With the increasing demand for healthier alternatives, incorporating lassi-inspired beverages can disrupt the healthy drink market and attract health-conscious consumers. - **Digestive Health Industry:** The popularity of yogurt-based drinks like lassi highlights the potential for companies to develop innovative digestive health beverages that cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Indian Dairy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parle-agro-1.md) - [Refreshing Yogurt-Based Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgaria-drinkable-yogurt-salt-lemon.md) - [Gut-Improving Indian Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-dairy.md) - [Indian-Inspired Sparkling Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollygood.md) - [Savory Dairy-Free Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-stone.md) - [Savory Indian Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-brew.md) - [Effervescent Indian-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-inspired-beverages.md) - [MSG-Spiked Summer Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-seltzer.md) - [Indo-British Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desi-daru.md)