# Vegetable-Based Pasta Substitutes Mann Packing Makes Veggie Noodles with Kohlrabi and More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-05-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mann-packing-veggie-noodles References: [veggiesmadeeasy](https://www.veggiesmadeeasy.com/news/mann-packing-rolls-fresh-veggie-noodles-veggie-rice-products/) With the rise of [plant-based, gluten-free eating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1), consumers have become interested in swapping out carbs for healthier, vegetable-rich meal bases—such as "zoodles," or zucchini noodles, and other kinds of veggie noodles. [Mann Packing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-salad-kits) launched its own line of Veggie Noodles with Butternut Squash “Rotini,” Kohlrabi “Linguine” and Sweet Potato “Fettuccine." The products save consumers the hassle of cutting and spiralizing their own vegetables, so that the Veggie Noodles can be used as an easy, better-for-you substitute to [regular pasta products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodforyou-pasta). Alongside the launch of its Veggie Noodles range, Mann Packing Company also released Cauliflower “Rice,” a Broccoli & Sweet Potato “Rice” Blend, as well as a Cauliflower “Fried Rice” Blend made up of small pieces of carrots, sugar snap peas and kohlrabi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 37% | 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 - **Plant-based Eating:** Create innovative vegetable-based substitutes for traditional carb products like pasta. - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** Develop gluten-free options like vegetable noodles to cater to consumer dietary preferences. - **Convenience Foods:** Offer pre-cut and spiralized vegetable options for easier meal preparation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Explore opportunities to produce and market vegetable-based pasta substitutes. - **Health Food Retail:** Stock and promote vegetable noodle products as a healthier alternative to traditional pasta. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** Incorporate vegetable noodles into meal kit offerings and capitalize on the convenience trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Low-Carb Linguini Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leanguini.md) - [Sustainable Low-Carb Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives.md) - [Vegetable-Powered Gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-luna.md) - [Yellow Pea-Based Spaghettis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb.md) - [Coconut Water Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-noodles.md) - [Low-Carb Vegan Spaghetti Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srslylowcarb-spaghetti-bolognese.md) - [Nutritious Pasta Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb-pasta-sides.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli.md)