# Diguising Meat As Spaghetti Inventions for Picky Kids By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-spaghetti-the-new-food-fad References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2008/08/06/#entry-48716) Meat Spaghetti is a totally random idea based on a concept I have never come across: that children don’t seem to enjoy eating meat. To entice [children to consume animal products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-foods-product), they have changed the flavour of it so you cannot taste the meat as well as given it an unappetizing color, and turned it into [spaghetti-like strands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-protein-pasta). This is so wrong on so many levels, I just don't know where to start. Surely it would be better for your children to [eat no meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegchop) than this unquestionable, additive-filled junk? Just a thought... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan Meat Alternatives:** Companies can develop plant-based meat alternatives to appeal to picky eaters and children who may not enjoy the taste of meat. - **Food Camouflage:** Food companies can focus on disguising healthy foods, such as vegetables, to make them more appealing to children and picky eaters. - **Gourmet Kid-friendly Cuisine:** Restaurants and chefs can innovate by creating high-end, healthy and visually appealing dishes that are targeted specifically towards children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Companies can invest in R&D to create healthier, meatless alternatives and engage with consumers through creative marketing campaigns. - **Education:** Schools and educators can integrate cooking and nutrition education into their curriculums to encourage healthy eating habits from a young age. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses can offer gourmet and healthy dining options for children, appealing to parents who prioritize healthy eating for their families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honest Mealtime Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guaranteed-to-be-eaten-by-kids.md) - [Prepackaged Plant-Based Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-spaghetti.md) - [Pasta Sauce Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-ridiculously-good.md) - [Kid-Friendly Sauce Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-in-the-sauz.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-and-mr-men.md) - [Hidden Veggie Meal Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-wins.md) - [Kid-Friendly Gourmet Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustus-vitae-kids-menu.md) - [Veggie-First Children's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-gourmets.md) - [Plant-Rich Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pasta-meals.md)