# Cheesy Nut-Based Sauces Core & Rind Makes Flavorful, Versatile Plant-Based Cheese Sauces By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cheese-sauce References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2020/04/core-rind.html) & [coreandrind](http://www.coreandrind.com/) [Core & Rind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cake-oats-whey) is on a mission to rid the world of bad-tasting imitation cheese with its plant-based cheese sauces made with a creamy base of cashews. The nut-based sauces are versatile and made with a clean list of ingredients like pumpkin, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, tomato paste and spices. The brand's cheesy sauces are available in different varieties and can be spread over toast, poured over roasted vegetables or stirred into pasta dishes. Each flavor is differentiated by pairs of adjectives that would ordinarily be used to describe cheese, with one option being [Rich & Smoky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-plantbased-cheese) and another called [Sharp & Tangy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-spirits). To better communicate the vibrancy of its plant-based products, Core & Rind is rolling out colorful new packaging that conveys "gooey waves of goodness." Image Credit: Core & Rind ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 85% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** Creating plant-based cheese sauces as an alternative to traditional dairy-based cheese. - **Clean Ingredients:** Using a clean list of ingredients to make the nut-based sauces, without compromising on flavor. - **Versatile Sauce Applications:** Developing sauces that can be used in a variety of ways, such as spreading over toast, pouring over vegetables, or stirring into pasta dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create innovative plant-based cheese alternatives. - **Packaging and Labeling:** Opportunity for packaging and labeling companies to develop colorful, vibrant packaging that conveys the goodness of plant-based cheese sauces. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hospitality businesses to incorporate versatile, flavorful plant-based cheese sauces into their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Plant-Based Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-pasta-sauce.md) - [Plant-Based Flavored Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wunderkern.md) - [Handmade Cashew-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-brand.md) - [Carrot-Based Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-from-carrots.md) - [French-Style Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss.md) - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Parsnip-Based Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rind-vegan-cheeses.md) - [Cashew-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuttin-ordinary.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cooking-sauces.md)