# Vegan-Friendly Seasoning Salts The Vegan Chicken-Less Seasoning Salt Reimagines Poultry Seasoning By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoning-salt1 References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/vegan-chickenless-seasoning-salt) [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-seasoning-blend) observed that chicken-flavored seasoning salt has been especially popular in Australia over the last few years, which inspired the creation of a new [vegan-friendly seasoning salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosh-seasonings). What started as poultry seasoning in Australia quickly became a unique way to season other items like fries—and now, it's become a staple in fish and chip shops. After visiting and trying the phenomenon for themselves, Trader Joe's team decided to recreate the experience for people back home but in a way that everybody could enjoy, no matter if they choose to eat chicken or not. Trader Joe’s Vegan Chicken-less Seasoning Salt is a blend of [sea salt, onion and garlic powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-oink-salts), colorful turmeric and a few other spices. The savory seasoning is completely animal-free but offers a satisfying way to enhance everything from fries to roasted cauliflower. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 30% | 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 - **Vegan Seasoning Innovation:** Developing new vegan seasoning options to cater to the growing number of consumers who prioritize plant-based diets. - **Ethnic-inspired Seasoning Blends:** Creating seasoning blends inspired by flavors from around the world to cater to consumers seeking new and exotic tastes. - **Functional Seasonings:** Developing seasonings with added health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory or immune-boosting properties. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Leveraging new seasoning trends to capture a larger market share of the food and beverage industry. - **Retail:** Providing customers with a wide range of seasoning options and catering to diverse flavor preferences in order to increase sales. - **Health and Wellness:** Incorporating healthy and functional seasoning blends into products to appeal to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ranch Dressing-Inspired Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-seasoning-blend.md) - [Plant-Based Bar Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-style-chickenless-wings.md) - [Hot Sauce Seasoning Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sriracha-sprinkle-seasoning-blend.md) - [Ketchup-Flavored Seasoning Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-flavored-sprinkle-seasoning-blend.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Seasoning Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-sprinkle-seasoning-blend.md) - [Savory Salt-Free Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-free-seasoning.md) - [Versatile Garlic Seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aglio-olio.md) - [Chili Crunch Seasoning Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chili-onion-sprinkle-seasoning-blend.md) - [Seafood-Free Salmon Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-salmonesque-spread.md)