# Plant-Based Salad Boosters Bean Vivo's Salad Protein Booster Amps Up Flavor, Texture and Nutrition By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-protein-booster References: [foodinstitute](https://foodinstitute.com/focus/premiumization-wellness-steal-spotlight-at-winter-fancy-food-show/) & [beanvivo](https://beanvivo.com/products/hint-of-lemon-salad-protein-booster-1-pouch)  Salad toppers can make healthy eating more delicious with added flavor and texture that transforms simple dishes into satisfying, crave-worthy meals, and [Bean Vivo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-only-bean-1) Salad Protein Booster simultaneously delivers a serving of [plant-based protein and fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factor-x-sakara). The Hint of Lemon Salad Protein Booster is made with wholesome ingredients like red and white quinoa, and [edamame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biena-crispy-edamame), plus lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt to pack flavor into not just salads but also bowls and wraps. Bean Vivo says, "Our favorite way to enjoy is with kale, red onion, cucumber, and radishes and a Dijon mustard vinaigrette." Bean Vivo's Hint of Lemon flavor is the newest Salad Protein Booster and it joins customer-favorite varieties like Garlic & Herb and Seasoned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 34% - 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 Nutrition:** The growing demand for plant-based products presents opportunities for innovative protein and fiber-rich salad additions. - **Flavorful Health Foods:** Combining taste with nutrition, flavorful salad boosters can transform meals while meeting consumer desire for delicious health-focused options. - **Versatile Food Enhancers:** Multipurpose salad toppers that work across various foods offer flexibility for consumers looking to enhance different meals. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Industry:** The health food sector benefits from incorporating plant-based protein innovations that attract health-conscious consumers. - **Packaged Foods:** The packaged food industry can tap into the trend of delivering convenience through pre-prepared, nutritious meal enhancers. - **Food Service:** Food service businesses could leverage these salad boosters to diversify menu offerings with minimal effort and maximum appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bean-Powered Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanvivo.md) - [Vitamin-Enriched Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-crumbles-salad-topper.md) - [Spring-Ready Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natursource.md) - [Sprinkle-Sized Rice Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saladsprinkles.md) - [Chickpea Protein Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-toppers.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Sprouted Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouted-salad-topper.md) - [Nourishing Seed Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantchi.md) - [Flavor-Packed Lentil Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-telepathy.md) - [Liquid Salad Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-salad.md)