# Mineral-Rich Kelp Noodles Sea Tangle Offers a Paleo-Friendly Option for Pasta Dishes By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-noodles References: [sarahfit](http://sarahfit.com/healthy-noodlepasta-alternatives/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7CTDPS/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) People are looking for creative alternatives to more traditional pasta dishes with such [gluten-free diets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1) as Paleo and Atkins still reigning strong; enter kelp noodles. Sea Tangle is a brand that offers an option that is not only safe to eat for those suffering from celiac disease, but also rich in minerals for the health conscious. Pre-packaged for easy consumption, the Sea Tangle Kelp Noodles are not only great for pasta dishes, but can also be used in salads and other recipes. It's a versatile ingredient that adds both flavor and texture to any meal. Considered a raw food, kelp noodles fits the criteria for many different diets. Not to mention that it's "easy to prepare and fun to eat," as stated right on its packaging. That's hard to refute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gluten-free Diets:** Opportunity for innovative gluten-free alternatives in the pasta industry. - **Plant-based Alternatives:** Potential for kelp noodles to disrupt the traditional pasta market with a healthy, mineral-rich option. - **Versatile Ingredients:** Growing demand for versatile ingredients that can be used in various recipes and cater to different dietary restrictions. ### Where This Applies - **Pasta:** Opportunity to create gluten-free pasta options using alternative ingredients like kelp. - **Health Food:** Potential for the health food industry to capitalize on the trend of mineral-rich, gluten-free alternatives like kelp noodles. - **Raw Food:** Kelp noodles offer a unique option for the raw food industry, appealing to consumers seeking uncooked, natural ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-protein-pasta.md) - [Coconut Water Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-noodles.md) - [Kelp-Infused Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortified-pasta-sauces.md) - [Paleo Pasta Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paleo-pasta-meal.md) - [Instant Korean Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-pasta.md) - [Kelp-Based Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-meatballs.md) - [Spicy Seaweed Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-seaweed-salad.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Well-Seasoned Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpie-chips.md)