# Plant-Based Sweet Sausages Quorn's Meatless Sweet Apple Sausages are a Good Source of Protein By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-sweet-apple-sausages References: [quorn.us](https://www.quorn.us/products/quorn-meatless-sweet-apple-sausages) [Quorn's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-1) Meatless Sweet Apple Sausages are a non-GMO and soy-free product that is a healthy alternative to traditional meat. The plant-based sausages consist of ingredients like pea flour, potato starch, parsley, onion, egg white and dried apple and are a good source of protein for those adhering to a vegetarian diet. In addition to offering these sausages, food brand Quorn also carries a variety of other meatless products like fillets, protein strips and deli slices. Additionally, the brand carries a [vegan-specific range of meat-free patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meati-breakfast-patties) that are entirely plant-based for stricter diets. Low in calories and sodium, Quorn's Meatless Sweet Apple Sausages and are gluten-free as an added bonus. They don't skip out on flavor and are a great addition to veggie side dishes like sweet potatoes, butternut squash or yellow and red peppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 Alternatives:** There is a growing trend in the food industry for plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products, creating opportunities for innovative companies like Quorn. - **Protein-rich Vegetarian Options:** The demand for protein-rich vegetarian options is increasing, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands like Quorn that can provide flavorful and nutritious meatless sausages. - **Gluten-free and Healthy Options:** Consumers are seeking gluten-free and healthy options, driving the need for innovative companies like Quorn to create tasty and low-calorie plant-based products like the Sweet Apple Sausages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of plant-based alternatives and develop innovative vegetarian and vegan products to meet the growing demand. - **Alternative Meat:** The alternative meat industry can explore the market for protein-rich vegetarian options and disruptive innovations like Quorn's Meatless Sweet Apple Sausages. - **Healthy Snacks:** The healthy snacks industry can incorporate gluten-free and low-calorie options, such as Quorn's plant-based sausages, into their product offerings to cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-provision.md) - [Aromatic Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatic-plantbased-sausages.md) - [Juicy Meat-Free Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-sausage.md) - [Clean-Label Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-sausages.md) - [Lentil-Infused Mushroom Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sausages.md) - [Plant-Based Snacking Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-vegan-sausages.md) - [Vegan English-Style Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cumberlandstyle-sausages.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Sausage Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sausage-rolls.md) - [Meat-Free White Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-sausage.md)