# Silicone Cooking Pods The Soggy Alien Shaped Kitchen Foodpod By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-cooking-pods References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2010/01/foodpod.html) & [aplusrstore](http://www.aplusrstore.com/product.php?id=512&cid=93) The foodpod™ is a silicone cooking pod that allows cooks to save time [boiling, blanching or steaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer). The foodpod can be filled with foods like veggies, eggs, or shellfish, then dropped into a pot of boiling water to cook. A small hook allows the pod to hang from the edge of the cooking pot. When the food is cooked, the foodpod can be lifted from the water. Its strainer construction allows water to easily drain from the food. The 1.75 quart foodpod is made of [non-stick, food-safe silicone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget) and will not scratch pots or harm food. It is top rack dishwasher safe and sells for about $15. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Silicone Cooking Pods:** Silicone cooking pods as a convenient tool for multitasking cooks. - **Food Preparation Productivity:** Increased productivity in food preparation through the use of cooking pods. - **Eco-friendly Cooking:** Sustainability in cooking by using reusable cooking pods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** An industry that has the potential to innovate with cooking pods to increase convenience in cooking. - **Food Packaging:** An industry that can benefit from creating packaging for cooking pods to improve convenience and accessibility. - **E-commerce:** An industry that can expand their product line by including cooking pods as a convenient tool for customers to purchase online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omi-pod-food-container.md) - [Cookware-Encapsulating Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatterdm.md) - [Versatile Steamer-Pot Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot1.md) - [All-in-One Popcorn Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-pods.md) - [Emerging Food Brand Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerging-food-brand.md) - [Anti-Scald Protective Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protective-covers.md) - [Revolutionary Splatter Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-stovetop-splatter-guard.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Streamlined Meal Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodpot.md)