# Plant-Powered Bolognese Sauces Good Food for Good's Bolognese Gets Its Texture from Pumpkin Seeds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-bolognese References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/products-and-trends/innovative-meat-alts-put-plants-first-expo-west/gallery?slide=5) & [goodfoodforgood](https://goodfoodforgood.ca/products/bolognese-pasta-sauce)  Good Food for Good's plant-powered bolognese sauces achieve their hearty, meaty texture by using pumpkin seeds, which also serve as a source of healthy fats, antioxidants, minerals and more. The seed-based pasta sauces are available in classic, creamy and spicy varieties that promise to add interest to plant-based meals. The simple [plant-based pasta sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/certified-organic-pasta-sauces) are made with a base of tomato paste and pumpkin seeds, plus other tried-and-true ingredients like onions, extra virgin olive oil and spices. With [five grams of protein per serving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-simmer-sauces), the nourishing pasta sauces satisfy consumers who are looking for options that are keto-friendly, paleo-compliant, Whole30 approved and organic with no sugar added. The meaty plant-based sauces satisfy the growing demand for [meatless options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegchop) and reinvent classic comfort foods without animal-derived ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 20% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seed-based Sauces:** Incorporate other types of seeds into sauces to create additional functional benefits such as texture and added nutrition. - **Meatless Comfort Food:** Develop more plant-based comfort food options that mimic traditional dishes to satisfy consumers' cravings for familiar flavors and textures. - **Health-conscious Ingredients:** Use natural and organic ingredients with functional benefits such as healthy fats and antioxidants in vegan products to appeal to consumers who prioritize health and wellness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporate more plant-based options into food and beverage offerings to cater to the growing demand for meatless and healthier options. - **Natural and Organic Products:** Develop more natural and organic products that use functional ingredients to meet consumer demand for healthier and more functional food options. - **Meat Alternatives and Vegan Products:** Develop more meat alternatives and vegan products that mimic traditional dishes to appeal to consumers who want to reduce their meat consumption and/or follow a plant-based diet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meatless Bolognese Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-bolognese.md) - [Creamy Plant-Based Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-pasta-sauce.md) - [High-Protein Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-pasta-sauce.md) - [Mushroom Cream Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-sauce.md) - [Prepackaged Plant-Based Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-spaghetti.md) - [Low-Carb Vegan Spaghetti Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srslylowcarb-spaghetti-bolognese.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Meatless Alternative Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitoni-impossible-foods.md) - [Meatless Filled Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-pastas.md)