# Juicy Meat-Free Sausages This New Plant-Based Sausage Uses Alt Fat for Rich Textural Results By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-sausage References: [theplantbasemag](https://www.theplantbasemag.com/news/schouten-develops-new-plant-based-sausage-using-innovative-alt-fat) & [schoutenfood](https://www.schoutenfood.com)  This new plant-based sausage has been developed by [Schouten Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-nuggets) as a meat-based sausage alternative that achieves the taste and texture of traditional products using innovative ingredients. The sausage is reported to have a firm texture that's achieved with proteins from wheat, soy and potato, while also maintaining juiciness thanks to an alt fat that isn't animal-derived. This reportedly gives the product a well-rounded taste and texture, which is boosted with nutritional benefits like [high fiber content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prime-cut) and a low level of saturated fats. R&D Manager Ruben Molenaar spoke on the new plant-based sausage saying, "This delivers an authentic sausage experience. Traditional sausages use an animal intestine as a casing, but we can now offer this in a fully plant-based way. The meat alternatives category is still relatively young, and we constantly explore ways to create better and healthier products." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 52% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Alt Fat Integration:** Innovative alt fat usage in plant-based products offers the possibility to replicate traditional food textures without animal derivatives. - **High-protein Plant Foods:** The incorporation of diverse proteins from sources like wheat, soy, and potato enhances nutritional profiles in plant-based food items. - **Nutritionally Enhanced Meat Alternatives:** Plant-based sausages with benefits such as high fiber and low saturated fats provide health-focused options for consumers seeking traditional meat textures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food Production:** This industry is evolving with innovations that closely mimic traditional meat products both in taste and texture. - **Food Ingredient Development:** Innovative ingredients like alt fats and diverse protein sources are driving advancements in creating meat-like textures without animal products. - **Health-conscious Consumer Goods:** Products designed with enhanced nutritional benefits such as lower saturated fats are gaining traction in markets focused on health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aromatic Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatic-plantbased-sausages.md) - [Clean-Label Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-sausages.md) - [Vegan Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-provision.md) - [Plant-Based Sausage Links](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-meat-1.md) - [Clean-Label Vegan Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-sun-sausage.md) - [Artisanal Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofurky-sausages.md) - [Meaty Beef Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-beef-alternative.md) - [Versatile Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-balance-meat-alternatives.md) - [Meat-Free White Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-sausage.md)