# Vegan-Friendly QSR Condiments The Nando's Vegan PERinaise is a Plant-Based Dressing and Spread By Jana Pijak | Published 2023-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nandos-vegan-perinaise References: [nandos](https://www.nandos.ca/sauces/vegan-perinaise-spread-and-dressing/)  The Nando's Vegan PERinaise is a plant-based alternative to the QSR restaurant's iconic sauce and spread hybrid. Specializing in Portuguese-style chicken, the QSR brand is best known for its iconic PERi-PERi Sauce range, offered at restaurants and at select grocery store locations across the globe. In addition to its PERi-PERi Sauce in Lemon & Herb, Garlic, Medium, Hot and XX Hot varieties, the company launched a [Vegan PERinaise condiment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-garlic-bitchin-sauce) alongside its Original, Garlic and Hot flavors. This tasty condiment can be used as a [dressing, spread or dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayonnaise-style-sauces), and addresses a growing consumer need for [plant-based QSR offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leon-grocery-sauces). The product features an egg-free and gluten-free recipe with batch featuring MSG or artificial colors. Every recipe is also made with "chilies that are grown at PERi-Farms in Southern Africa promoting sustainability and supporting micro-economies." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 14% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based QSR Offerings:** The growing consumer need for plant-based QSR offerings presents opportunities for QSRs to innovate and expand their menu offerings. - **Clean and Sustainable Condiments:** The popularity of clean and sustainable ingredients for condiments and sauces presents opportunities for companies to explore eco-friendly sourcing and production methods. - **Egg-free and Gluten-free Recipes:** The rising demand for egg-free and gluten-free recipes presents opportunities for food companies to develop innovative and inclusive recipes that cater to a wider range of dietary needs. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants (qsrs):** QSRs can use the trend towards plant-based offerings and clean ingredients to create innovative and eco-friendly menu items for their customers. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore alternative ingredients and developing new recipes to cater for the growing market of consumers looking for plant-based products. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Companies that promote and support sustainable agriculture can leverage their practices to appeal to consumers seeking eco-friendly and socially responsible products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peri Peri-Flavored Ketchups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nandos-periketchup.md) - [Spiced Chickpea Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-chickpea-burger.md) - [Umami Plant-Based Mayos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kewpie-vegan-mayo-dressing-and-spread.md) - [Versatile Creamy Vegan Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-chipotle.md) - [Plant-Based Chipotle Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-chipotle-squeeze.md) - [Vegan Condiment Rebrandings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellmanns-plantbased-mayo.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-creamy-face-cream.md) - [Creamy Chickpea-Based Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vmayo.md) - [Oat-Based Vegan Mayos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-mayo.md)