# Meat Cake Snacks The Momotan Aged Meat Flavored Snacks Taste Like Month-Old Meat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-cake References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/08/05/japanese-elves-bring-us-a-new-snack-cake-with-the-great-taste-of-old-meat/) & [prtimes.jp](http://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000009836.html) As unappealing as it might sound to nosh on month-old meat, Momotan recently created a new [meat cake snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-sweet-chilli-veggie-cakes) with just this flavor. The Momotan Aged Meat Flavored snacks take the form of a traditional Japanese sweet called "manju," which have a cake-like coating on the outside and a bean paste filling on the inside. However, rather than being satisfied with the taste of cake or a sweet bean paste, this [bite-sized snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chew-topia-gummy-jerky) promises to appeal to all meat lovers with the taste that truly mimics month-old meat. As far as what gives this unusual snack its flavor, Momotan uses beef extract, chili peppers and a [spicy fermented Korean pepper paste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch) that's better known as "gochujang." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aged Meat Flavored Snacks:** Creating snacks that replicate the taste of aged meat could disrupt the traditional snacking industry and cater to meat lovers. - **Japanese Sweet Manju:** The adaptation of traditional Japanese sweets like manju to incorporate savory flavors opens up opportunities for innovative flavor combinations in the confectionery industry. - **Spicy Fermented Flavorings:** Using spicy fermented ingredients like Korean pepper paste (gochujang) in snack products introduces a unique flavor profile that can disrupt the spicy snack market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Industry:** The creation of meat cake snacks with aged meat flavoring has the potential to shake up the snack industry by providing a new taste experience. - **Confectionery Industry:** Incorporating savory flavors, such as aged meat, into traditional sweets like manju can attract a broader range of consumers and revolutionize the confectionery industry. - **Spicy Snack Market:** Using spicy fermented flavorings like Korean pepper paste (gochujang) in snacks can disrupt the spicy snack market by offering a unique and bold flavor option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Meat Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-boar.md) - [Meat-Focused Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-1.md) - [Crane Game Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogmog-catcher.md) - [Halloween-Themed Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chomps-snackolantern.md) - [Nutritious Organ Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancestral-beef-blend-meat-sticks.md) - [Jerky-Like Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-cravers.md) - [Anime Anniversary Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-milk-harbour-mont-blanc.md) - [Burger-Flavored Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mos-burger-potato-torottama-cheese-teriyaki-burger-flavor.md) - [Cocktail-Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-meat-stick.md)