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Sweetened Protein

Trend Hunter's Jaime Neely Discusses Her Favorite Unusual Savory Desserts

— July 7, 2014 — Lifestyle
Not everyone has a sweet tooth, which is probably why savory desserts were invented. Although, some of these recipes are downright bizarre. Trend Hunter Senior Editor Jaime Neely breaks down some of her favorite examples of sweetened protein, from unconventional meat desserts to candied scorpions
and fruit jerky products.

Unusual ice cream flavors is a common route for savory desserts. One company has a Thanksgiving line, complete with pumpkin pie and turkey flavored desserts. Meanwhile a UK brand called Snact. is joining the ugly food movement with their fruit-substituted beef jerky. Most strangely, Pestaurant in Washington DC serves a dish involving candied insects for when eating bugs as they are just isn't gross enough.

Whether you want to add a little sweetness to your protein or just want to try some weird food, savory desserts are the way to go.
Trend Themes
1. Unusual Ice Cream Flavors - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create unique and unexpected flavors of savory ice cream, such as Thanksgiving-inspired desserts.
2. Fruit-substituted Beef Jerky - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop fruit-based alternatives to traditional beef jerky, tapping into the ugly food movement and offering a healthier snack option.
3. Candied Insects - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the market for insect-based desserts and create innovative ways to incorporate candied insects into sweet treats.
Industry Implications
1. Ice Cream Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with Thanksgiving-inspired dessert brands to create unique ice cream flavors that cater to adventurous taste buds.
2. Meat Snacks Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Cater to the demand for healthier snack options by developing fruit-substituted beef jerky products that appeal to the ugly food movement.
3. Entomophagy Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Innovate in the growing market for edible insects by creating new and appealing ways to incorporate candied insects into sweet desserts.
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