# High-Protein Cheeses Sach Foods's Paneer is a Keto-Friendly Vegetarian Protein Option By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paneer References: [sfchronicle](https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/Trend-spotting-at-the-Winter-Fancy-Food-Show-in-14993581.php#photo-18914470) & [sachfoods](https://sachfoods.com/collections/summer-fresh/products/the-original) People have been enjoying paneer, the non-melting soft cheese, for thousands of years and Sach Foods is positioning its modern take on paneer as a [vegetarian protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-cheese) that's versatile and nutritious. All of the flavors produced by the brand are made with less than five ingredients and if that wasn't enough to catch the attention of today's ingredient-conscious consumer, the products are also [high in protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babybel-protein), naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly as they are low in carbs and sugar. Sach Foods also highlights that its all-natural paneer is rich in healthy fats for satiety. Some of the available paneer varieties include The Original, Spicy Habanero and Turmeric Twist, all of which are semi-firm and useful for adding to everything from [sandwiches and stews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-own-life-wheat-protein) to cooked dishes, much like tofu. Image Credit: Good Eggs, Sach Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegetarian Protein Options:** Creating innovative and versatile vegetarian protein alternatives to cater to the growing demand for plant-based diets. - **Ingredient-conscious Consumer:** Developing products with less than five ingredients to appeal to consumers who prioritize clean and simple ingredient lists. - **Keto-friendly Products:** Exploring low-carb and sugar-free options to provide keto-friendly choices for those following ketogenic diets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cheese Manufacturing:** Introducing modern twists on traditional cheeses, such as high-protein paneer, to disrupt the cheese manufacturing industry. - **Plant-based Food:** Incorporating vegetarian and vegan options into the plant-based food sector to cater to the rising demand for meat alternatives. - **Health and Wellness:** Capitalizing on the growing health-conscious market by developing products that are gluten-free, low in carbs, and rich in healthy fats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pea-Based Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-paneer.md) - [Protein-Rich Indian Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parag-milk-foods.md) - [High-Protein Reduced Fat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-high-protein.md) - [Protein-Packed Cheese Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheese-bar.md) - [Protein-Rich Cheese Slice Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-slices.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Protein Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancheesi.md) - [Reduced Fat Protein-Packed Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-half-fat-cheddar.md) - [Protein-Driven Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheese-sticks.md) - [Plant Protein Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-cheese-slices.md)