# Peruvian Sauce Pouches These AlaCena Sauces Offer a Quick Taste of Peruvian Culture By dani mars fotografa | Published 2016-11-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peruvian-sauces References: [mercadonegro.pe](http://mercadonegro.pe/noticia/4432/sanka-y-uchucuta-las-nuevas-cremas-de-alacena) These delicious [Peruvian sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-liver-and-ham) were created in the communities of the high part of Peru and due to their new presentation in [ready-to-serve sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-seasoning-sachets), they have become very popular in the Peruvian homes. The AlaCena products are made by the company Alicorop, with the help of the recognized Chef called Gaston Acurio. With a lot of effort they managed to obtain the original flavor, which is characterized by rich aromas, [a point of piquant spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-red-pepper-sauce) and especially good flavor. Some of these creams contain rocoto, with huacatay, onion, parsley and aromatic grasses, honoring the thousand-year-old tradition of the kitchen of the Andean south of the country. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ready-to-serve Sauces:** The popularity of ready-to-serve sauces in pouches represents opportunities for companies to create new convenient packaging alternatives for traditional sauces. - **Authentic Ethnic Foods:** The growing interest and demand for authentic ethnic foods signify a potential market for food companies to develop new high-quality ethnic food items that offer a unique culinary experience. - **Collaboration with Famous Chefs:** The success of AlaCena products, with the help of famous chef Gaston Acurio, highlights the potential of collaborations between food companies and renowned chefs to create unique and innovative food products that appeal to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** The increasing demand for convenient and ready-to-serve sauces creates opportunities for food packaging companies to develop innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Ethnic Food:** The growing popularity of ethnic foods and the success of AlaCena products in particular offer opportunities for food companies to create and market new ethnic food products that are authentic and of high quality. - **Food Service:** The success of the collaboration between Alicorop and Gaston Acurio highlights the potential for partnerships between food companies and renowned chefs to develop unique and innovative menu items for the food service industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peruvian Chile Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccormick-aji-amarillo-hot-sauce.md) - [Peruvian Pepper Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tari.md) - [Pouch-Packaged Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-pasta-sauces.md) - [Globally Inspired Aioli Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-aioli.md) - [Canned Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cooking-sauces.md) - [Clean-Label Sofrito Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofrito-cooking-sauces.md) - [Tomato Sauce Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-sauce-co.md) - [Prepackaged Spanish Cuisine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denada-ambient-range.md) - [Mexican Chili Crisp Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-macha.md)