# Fungi-Based Meat Alternatives SMAQO Products are Sustainable and Versatile By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smaqo-products References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/fungi-mushrooms-mycelium/former-mycorena-ceo-launches-smaqo-focus-direct-to-consumer-fungi-products/) & [smaqo](https://smaqo.com/)  The SMAQO products are a new range of fungi-based food solutions from the founder and former CEO of Mycorena Ramkumar Nair that are crafted with flavor, sustainability and versatility in the spotlight. The products focus on [fungi protein-based alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-deli-meats) such as [meatballs, burgers and bolognese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-meat-alternatives) to make them an easy swap for consumers in place of animal-based protein sources. The fungi also offers a range of additional benefits including a [high-fiber content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prime-cut), low level of fat and complete amino acid profile to prioritize optimal nutrition. Nair commented on the SMAQO products saying, "At SMAQO, we’re focused on building a business model that connects directly with consumers. That way, we can ensure that our innovations and high-quality products truly reach people and make a meaningful difference in how we experience food today." Image Credit: SMAQO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mycelium-Based Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-roots.md) - [Fungi-Powered Plant-Based Meat Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minced-fungi-protein.md) - [Alt Meat Minces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matr-fungi-mince.md) - [Mushroom-Derived Hybrid Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-foods.md) - [Texture-Driven Plant-Based Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naplasol-promyc-mycoprotein-line.md) - [Plant-Based Mushroom Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-balls.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Fungi Protein Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungi-protein.md) - [APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinokotech.md) - [Mycelium-Based Meatless Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meati-foods-animal-free-meat.md)