# Savory Mochi Bites Zouz Mochi Balls are Filled with Plant-Based Beyond Beef Crumbles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-ball References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/food-and-beverage/unboxed-6-globally-inspired-frozen-meals-plant-based-meats/gallery?slide=1) & [zouzfoods](https://www.zouzfoods.com/)  The popularity of mochi stems comes from its soft, chewy and distinctive texture and the Mochi Balls by Zous adapt this Japanese dessert into a [savory bite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fy-bites). The Zouz Mochi Balls Plant-Based Beefy Kapow! are packed with 14 grams of protein, plus Beyond Beef crumbles and Kung Pao spices. These free-from bites are not only dairy-free but also made without GMO ingredients, nuts and added preservatives and artificial flavors. The [plant-based frozen meal or snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-mozzarella) can be found in a box that includes eight fully cooked mochi balls that are ready to be warmed. This globally inspired meal with a savory, plant-based twist speaks to how the prevalence of [mochi in North America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-style-mochi-ice-cream) has resulted in Western brands reinventing the dessert in their own fun, flavorful and modern way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Mochi Bites:** The creation of savory mochi bites presents an opportunity for food companies to expand the traditional boundaries of Japanese desserts and explore new flavor and nutritional profiles. - **Plant-based Protein Products:** The use of plant-based Beyond Beef crumbles to increase the protein content of Zouz Mochi Balls highlights the growing demand for meat alternative products and presents an opportunity for further innovation in this space. - **Free-from Products:** The production of Zouz Mochi Balls without dairy, GMOs, nuts, preservatives, and artificial flavors caters to the increasing demand for free-from products and presents opportunities for companies to explore alternative ingredients and production methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore the trend of savory mochi bites and incorporate unique flavor and nutritional profiles into their products to cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Plant-based Meat:** Plant-based meat companies can collaborate with dessert manufacturers to create innovative products that cater to a growing market of consumers seeking healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional meat products. - **Free-from Products:** The production of free-from products like Zouz Mochi Balls presents an opportunity for health and wellness companies to explore alternative ingredients and production methods to cater to changing consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionfruit-mochi-ice-cream.md) - [Rice Nugget Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-snack-bites.md) - [Sorbet-Packed Mochi Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorbet-mochi-balls.md) - [Smoothie-Filled Chewy Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-snacks.md) - [Frozen Smoothie Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-incredibites.md) - [Plant-Powered Mochi Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-mochi-cake.md) - [Asian-Inspired Protein Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobo-foods.md) - [Chewy Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-mochi-ice-cream.md) - [Plant-Based Mushroom Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-balls.md)