# Kimchi-Inspired Mayo Condiments KPOP Foods' Mayo Sauce is Enhanced with the Spices of Kimchi By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-sauce References: [specialtyfood](https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/aiolis-mocktails-and-cacao-fruit-soda-hint-trends-day-3-winter-fancy-food-show/) & [kpopfoods](https://www.kpopfoods.com/products/kpop-kimchi-mayo-sauce?variant=12779317559395) [KPOP Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-ruby) [Kimchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-crisps) [Mayo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayoh) Sauce combines the rich and creamy texture of mayonnaise with the spicy kick of a famous Korean side dish. The mayonnaise-based product is enhanced with Gochujang hot pepper paste, vinegar, jalapeno, citrus juice, soy sauce, crushed red pepper and a few other key ingredients. Together, the Kimchi Mayo Sauce helps to enhance everything from hot dogs to burgers and sandwiches, especially as the condiment is packaged in a squeezable bottle. At the same time brands are introducing a variety of hybrid condiments, classic condiments like mayonnaise are getting reworked with globally inspired flavors. As well as being appealing for its spicy flavors, kimchi is also getting plenty of attention as a fermented food that's packed with probiotics. Image Credit: KPOP Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Global Flavor-infused Condiments:** The trend of reworking classic condiments with globally-inspired flavors and ingredients is disrupting the traditional condiment industry. - **Fermented and Probiotic Foods:** The trend of incorporating fermented and probiotic ingredients into condiments is disrupting the traditional condiment industry and providing opportunities for health-focused innovations. - **Hybrid Condiments:** The trend of introducing a variety of hybrid condiments is creating opportunities for innovative flavor combinations and packaging designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Condiment Industry:** The traditional condiment industry is being disrupted by the trend of reworking classic condiments with globally-inspired flavors and incorporating fermented and probiotic ingredients. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The trend of introducing a variety of hybrid condiments is creating opportunities for innovative packaging designs that can squeeze out new flavors and textures. - **Health Food Industry:** The trend of incorporating fermented and probiotic ingredients into condiments is providing opportunities for health-focused innovations within the traditional condiment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chili Pepper-Infused Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellmanns-spicy-mayonnaise.md) - [Umami Mayonnaise Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-mayo.md) - [Authentic Kimchi Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-kimchi-paste.md) - [Flavor-Infused Mayo Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-mayo-mashupz.md) - [Korean Condiment-Flavored Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang1.md) - [Tangy American Sauce Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-pickle-mayonnaise-dressing.md) - [Fermented Condiment Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraut-chi.md) - [Versatile Creamy Vegan Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-chipotle.md) - [Crunchy Kimchi Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-pickles.md)