# Jackfruit-Filled Dumplings Karana Uses Plant-Based Fillings as a Guilt-Free Alternative to Pork By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruitfilled-dumplings References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/20631-trends-spotted-at-the-winter-fancy-food-show) & [eatkarana](https://eatkarana.com/retail/)  At the 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show, Karana shared a taste of its [jackfruit-filled dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dumpling), which are completely meatless alternatives to traditional options stuffed with pork. Karana introduces Asia's first whole-plant based meat made from jackfruit and the brand is focused on bringing out the best of naturally meat-like plants in a way that involves minimal processing. Jackfruit was chosen as the hero ingredient in Karana's products for several reasons, including the fact that it is exceptionally versatile and excellent for soaking up tons of flavor, plus it is packed with fiber, low in calories and fat compared to meat. This guilt-free meat alternative is free from preservatives and it is also at the center of the brand's [Whole-Plant Char Siu Bao](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pork-piggy-bao), which is also coming soon to retail channels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** Karana's use of jackfruit as a meat substitute highlights a growing trend towards plant-based meat alternatives. - **Minimal Processing:** Karana's focus on minimal processing presents an opportunity for innovation in the food industry. - **Versatility of Hero Ingredients:** Karana's use of jackfruit as a versatile meat substitute presents an opportunity to explore the potential of other hero ingredients in plant-based meat alternatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Karana's jackfruit-filled dumplings showcase the potential for innovation in the plant-based meat industry. - **Food Processing Industry:** Karana's focus on minimal processing in their plant-based meat alternatives presents an opportunity for innovation in the food processing industry. - **Retail Industry:** Karana's whole-plant based meat products, including their Whole-Plant Char Siu Bao, present an opportunity for innovation in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jackfruit-Based Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies-1.md) - [Jackfruit-Based Vegan Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies.md) - [Expansive Jackfruit Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruitbased-products.md) - [Vegan Jackfruit Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-balls.md) - [Juicy Meatless Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-dumplings.md) - [Jackfruit-Based Pepperoni Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-pepperoni.md) - [Vegan Jackfruit Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sassy-jack-chickn.md) - [Plant-Based Fish Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-fish-fillet.md) - [Cost-Conscious Jackfruit Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-products.md)