# Power Battery Shakers Bring Flavor to Food with the Quirky Salt & Pepper Cell By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-pepper-cell References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/misc-living/salt-pepper-cell-shakers/) & [antrepo4](http://antrepo4.com/saltpepper.html) Foodies everywhere will find the Salt & Pepper Cell by Antrepo to be quite the quirky item, which should suit their culinary personalities well. Antrepo's Salt & Pepper Cell is a part of the 'I'm not product' series. The shakers take the form of a [D-size battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9volt-battery-chips) that's actually to-scale. It's constructed from glass and stainless steel, which means it's durable and will hold up well. Look around the side and you'll find a mock power indicator that lets the cook know when the stored seasoning is running out. With the holidays coming up, the Salt & Pepper Cell would make a great [Christmas gift for your foodie friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maldon-salt-gift-set). The shakers are available in either red and turquoise or black and white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Quirky Food Accessories:** The trend of incorporating quirky elements into food accessories presents opportunities for designing innovative and playful kitchen tools. - **Durable Glass and Stainless Steel Construction:** The demand for kitchen products that are both durable and aesthetically pleasing has led to the trend of using glass and stainless steel in their construction. - **Mock Indicator Technology:** The integration of mock indicator technology in kitchenware allows for interactive and engaging user experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating quirky elements into food accessories by creating unique and playful utensils and gadgets. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can explore the trend of using glass and stainless steel in the construction of kitchen products, offering durable and stylish appliances. - **Smart Home:** In the smart home industry, the incorporation of mock indicator technology in kitchenware can enhance the functionality and user experience of connected kitchen appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Smart Automated Pepper Mills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-rain.md) - [Salt-Mimicking Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bowl-and-spoon.md) - [Functional Table Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-seasonings.md) - [Smart Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-grinder.md) - [Outdoor-Friendly Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-pepper-mill.md) - [Premium Salt Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-gift-pack.md) - [Tastebud-Stimulating Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-salt-spoon.md) - [Premium Peppercorn Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-peppercorn.md)