# Mushroom-Infused Pesto Spreads Trader Joe’s Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto is Full of Flavor By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-truffle-flavored-pesto References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/mushroom-and-truffle-flavored-pesto-071989)  If you're looking for a way to step up your holiday hosting game, look no further than [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-burrata) Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto. As the name suggests, Trader Joe's new Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto is bursting with rich umami flavors. The spread is made from a blend of romano cheese, [white truffle oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trufflemania), and three types of mushrooms: portabella, cremini, and shiitake. As Trader Joe's explains, "These fun, fungi components are suspended in a smooth oil blend, with some pine nuts added for crunch (and pesto credibility)." The whole thing is then finished with a little bit of chopped Italian parsley, salt, and black pepper. If you're looking for ways to enjoy the new Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto, try serving with some toasted bread, or smeared atop [Brie en Croûte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prsident-creamy-brie-with-truffles). Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mushroom Flavors:** The trend towards mushroom-infused foods and flavors can create opportunities for innovative new food products that highlight the unique taste of mushrooms. - **Umami Explosion:** Products that offer bold, umami-rich flavor profiles are likely to be popular, presenting opportunities for companies across many industries to experiment with new savory taste combinations. - **Gourmet Spreads:** Consumers are looking for high-end, flavorful spreads to elevate their dining experiences, indicating a potential opportunity for artisanal spreads made from unique, premium ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The mushroom-infused flavor trend will continue to grow in the food and beverage industry, with new mushroom-based products being developed. - **Hospitality:** The emergence of high-end, gourmet spreads is likely to create opportunities for the hospitality industry to offer unique, premium ingredients in their offerings. - **Retail:** Retailers can respond to the trend towards unique, high-end spreads by sourcing and offering unique products that can attract consumers looking for something new and flavorful. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Truffle-Infused Burrata Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-burrata.md) - [White Truffle Soy Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-truffley-soy-sauce.md) - [Tomato-Based Pesto Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pesto-rosso.md) - [Summery Lemon Pesto Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-pesto-sauce.md) - [Umami-Rich Truffle Aiolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-aioli.md) - [Truffle-Filled Gnocchi Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cream-filled-gnocchi.md) - [Frozen Mini Mushroom Tartelettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-tartelettes.md) - [Truffle-Infused Ranch Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-ranch-dressing.md) - [Zesty Red Pepper Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bell-pepper-garlic-parmesan-cream-cheese-spread.md)