# Plant-Based Squid Appetizers Jinka's Plant-Based Squid is a Sustainable Seafood Alternative By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-squid References: [vegoutmag](https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/plant-based-world-expo-new-products/) & [jinka.store](https://jinka.store/shop/)  Inspired by classic calamari battered in tempura, Jinka created Plant-Based Squid that's packed with protein and omegas. The perishable appetizer is sold and stored frozen and it boasts a "real seafood taste and texture." These "squid" rings have the potential to be enjoyed as a simple snack or a gourmet meal made at home. Now that [plant-based versions of chicken and beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantedsteak-bites) have been mastered, brands are introducing [sustainable seafood alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishless-fillets) that can be enjoyed without contributing to overfishing, mercury contamination or by-catch. Jinka's Plant-Based Squid was recently showcased at the annual Plant-Based World expo, along with other innovations in plant-based eating. This new alternative seafood product from the brand is set to join others like crabless cakes, [vegan tuna spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-tuna) and onigiri. Image Credit: VegOut ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Sustainable Seafood Alternatives:** The trend shows an opportunity for the development of more plant-based seafood products that reduce the environmental harm of industrial fishing. - **Plant-based Seafood Snacks:** The trend shows an opportunity for companies to bring plant-based seafood snacks to the market to meet the growing demand for alternative protein sources. - **Innovations in Plant-based Eating:** The trend indicates the potential for companies to create more plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products in the food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The industry needs to explore and invest in developing innovative plant-based seafood alternatives to capture the market demand for alternative protein sources. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The industry has an opportunity to focus on expanding innovative plant-based seafood farming and aquaculture technologies. - **Retail:** The industry needs to diversify its offerings to meet the market demand for plant-based seafood alternatives, to capture a growing consumer segment interested in environmental sustainability and healthy food choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Calamari Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calamari-steaks.md) - [Fish-Free Calamari Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calamari-fries.md) - [Plant-Based Seafood Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldly-plant-based-seafood.md) - [Plant-Based Octopus Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kraken-by-revo-foods.md) - [Frozen Seafood Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-seafood-alternatives.md) - [Textural Octopus Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Crispy Fried Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-shrimp.md) - [Vegan Squid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-squid-egg.md) - [Plant-Based Seafood Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-fish-dishes.md)