# Plant-Based Boneless Wings Simulate Creates Chicken-Style Buffalo Wing Alternatives By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-boneless-wings References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/20561-simulate-debuts-plant-based-buffalo-wings) & [ca.simulate](https://ca.simulate.com/)  Since launching plant-based chicken-style nuggets, discs and patties, Simulate is now introducing plant-based boneless wings. The plant-powered hot wings are made with wheat flour, soy protein concentrate, soybean oil, yellow corn flour and water, and a sauce consisting of aged cayenne peppers, vinegar, sea salt and garlic powder. With eight grams of protein per serving, the meat-free wing alternatives make [quick and easy snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accro-products), appetizers and sizes, especially since they take 10 minutes or less to prep. Simulate sets itself apart with plant-powered products that are more protein-packed and less fat than their animal-based counterparts, as well as 100% free of cholesterol. These new plant-based boneless wings have the potential to appeal to a wide range of consumers, including flexitarians who are open to consuming [alternative protein sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanbean-products). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 38% | 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 - **Plant-based Alternatives:** The rise of plant-based alternatives presents an opportunity for the food industry to cater to consumers interested in incorporating alternative protein sources in their diets. - **Health and Wellness:** The growing interest in health and wellness among consumers presents an opportunity for the food industry to create healthier and more nutritious plant-based alternatives. - **Convenience Foods:** The rise of quick and easy plant-based snacks and appetizers presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing demand for convenience foods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The food industry could focus on researching and developing new plant-based protein sources to create innovative alternative products that cater to consumers looking for healthier and sustainable options. - **Plant-based Fast Food:** Companies could explore the development of more plant-based fast food options to cater to the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable fast food options. - **Frozen Food Industry:** The frozen food industry could explore the development of more plant-based frozen snack options that are quick and easy to prepare, to cater to the growing demand for convenience foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Chicken Wing Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemeat-like-chickn-wings.md) - [Mythical Plant-Based Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-wyngz.md) - [Fiber-Rich Meatless Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiqin-wings.md) - [Skin-On Vegan Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-2.md) - [Frozen Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-meat-chicken.md) - [Swicy Plant-Based Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sweet-chilli-tenders.md) - [Savory Seitan-Based Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackbird-wings.md) - [Plant-Based Bar Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-style-chickenless-wings.md) - [Vegan Jackfruit Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sassy-jack-chickn.md)