# Nourishing Plant-Based Condiments Plant Junkie's Creamy Dressings are Allergy-Friendly By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-condiments References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/betterbody-foods-launches-new-line-of-plant-based-condiments-301012167.html) & [betterbodyfoods](https://betterbodyfoods.com) BetterBody Foods is on a mission to help people make better food choices and Plant Junkie is a new line of [plant-based condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-chipotle-squeeze) that acknowledges many people are swapping creamy dairy products for plant-powered alternatives. Plant Junkie condiments are free from dairy, eggs, soy, nuts and gluten, which makes them not just appealing to vegetarians and vegans but also those who are looking for [allergy-friendly dressings and mayonnaise alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-chipotle). Plant Junkie is being introduced to the world with five types of ranch—including unique varieties like Chia Ranch—made with avocado oil and two [vinaigrettes made with expeller-pressed canola oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chosen-foods-dressings). These versatile dressing have the potential to be spread over sandwiches and wraps or used as dips to support better-for-you snacking. Image Credit: BetterBody Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 66% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Allergy-friendly Condiments:** Plant-based condiments that cater to people with various allergies and dietary restrictions offer an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the condiments industry - **Plant-based Substitutes:** As more people shift towards plant-based diets, developing more plant-based condiments that can replace dairy-based products offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry - **Versatile Dressings:** Creating multi-purpose dressings that can be used as spreads or dips to support healthier snacking habits offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the condiments industry ### Who This Affects Most - **Food:** The food industry can capitalize on the trend of plant-based and allergy-friendly condiments to offer more options for consumers - **Health:** The health and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating plant-based and allergy-friendly condiments into their product offerings to cater to consumers with specific dietary needs - **Retail:** Retailers can introduce plant-based and allergy-friendly condiments in their stores to attract health-conscious and eco-friendly consumers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Oat Milk Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-plant-based-dressings.md) - [Vegan Buttermilk Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermilk-salad-dressings.md) - [Plant-Based Dill Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-creamy-dill-dressing.md) - [Umami Plant-Based Mayos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kewpie-vegan-mayo-dressing-and-spread.md) - [Versatile Refrigerated Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-nut-dressings.md) - [Seed Oil-Free Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-brand-refresh.md) - [Free-From Vinaigrette Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-olive-ranch-vinaigrette.md) - [Creamy Alt Protein Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-dressings.md) - [Juice-Sweetened Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chosen-foods-dressings.md)