# Compact Mobile Meal-Makers Nukit Portable Steamer Serves Up Healthy Lunch On the Go By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukit-portable-steamer References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/05/12/portable-steamer/35894) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/76-Nukit-Portable-Steamer) It's hard to get into the habit of bringing homemade lunch to work, but the Nukit Portable Steamer makes it easy, economical, healthy and delicious. Essentially a [snack container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish), the product is composed of a glass bowl, a silicone casing, strap and strainer, and a lid with a [fork and knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set) stuck inside. The purpose of such an object with several different parts is to simplify an otherwise complicated task -- at least steaming vegetables can be quite cumbersome the moment you leave your own kitchen. The Nukit Portable Steamer is dishwasher-safe, BPA-free and conceived by Cathy Wilson with Quirky Design to [cook anything from pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-mini-meals) and rice to brocoli, beans and carrots in the microwave, acting as a trivet, a tray, a bowl and a transporter for eating out of the house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Meal Steamer:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional food storage industry and deliver compact alternatives for professionals on-the-go. - **Microwavable Food Prep Containers:** Innovation opportunities exist for designing compact, customizable, and eco-friendly meal prep containers for busy and health-conscious people. - **Multi-functional Food Storage:** Design multi-functional food storage containers that simplify meal preparation for busy professionals and provide economic benefits. ### Where This Applies - **Food Storage:** The food storage industry has an opportunity to create portable and compact food steaming containers that cater to the growing demand for on-the-go food solutions. - **Meal Prep:** Manufacturers can design microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe meal prep containers with several compartments to accommodate different food groups and serve the needs of busy professionals. - **Kitchenware:** There is room for innovation in the kitchenware industry to deliver multi-functional cooking products that can be used in microwaves and steam ovens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Leak-Proof Food Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgo.md) - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Versatile Steamer-Pot Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot1.md) - [Outdoor Dining Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savour-kit.md) - [Microwave-Friendly Wooden Steamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer.md)