# Mexican Simmer Sauces SOMOS' Simmer Sauces Make Quick, Nourishing Meals in Minutes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-04-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somos-simmer-sauces References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/25878-mexican-food-brand-expands-with-simmer-sauce-line) & [eatsomos](https://eatsomos.com/)  SOMOS Simmer Sauces are Mexican-inspired and made with whole ingredients to simplify making meals at home from scratch. The brand debuted a new line of Taco, Fajita and Al Pastor Simmer Sauces based on the meals that Mexican-American co-founders Miguel Leal, Daniel Lubetzky and Rodrigo Zuloaga grew up eating. [SOMOS Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somos) was founded to take care of the sourcing, prep and cook time so that people can enjoy more quality time with the people who matter most. These quick-cooking simmer sauces add to the brand's assortment of products for preparing [authentic Mexican meals at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buena-mesa) in less than 10 minutes. Unlike many summer sauces, these ones use vegetables like peppers, tomatoes or tomatillos as the lead ingredients instead of water, resulting in sauces that are richer in flavor and thicker in texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 23% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Authentic-mexican-simmering-trend:** A rising demand for Mexican-inspired simmer sauces made with whole and fresh ingredients to simplify home cooking. - **Quick-gourmet-meal-trend:** A trend towards time-saving, gourmet-quality meal solutions that cater to busy lifestyles and prioritize quality ingredients. - **Flavorful-plant-based-sauce-trend:** An emerging market for plant-based simmer sauces using vegetables as lead ingredients, offering richer flavors and textures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food-product-manufacturing-industry:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to innovate by creating convenient, authentic, and high-quality Mexican-inspired simmer sauces for household consumption. - **Meal-kit-delivery-services:** Potential for meal kit delivery services to incorporate gourmet-quality, quick-cooking Mexican simmer sauces as part of their offerings to streamline meal preparation for customers. - **Plant-based-food-industry:** A chance for plant-based food companies to develop innovative sauces using vegetables as primary ingredients, appealing to consumers seeking flavorful and healthier meal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Chili Crisp Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-macha.md) - [Flavor-Enhancing Simmer Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-sauces1.md) - [Authentic Burrito Bowl Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrito-bowl-kit.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits.md) - [Protein-Focused Simmer Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-simmer-sauces.md) - [International Cuisine Simmering Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-bite-simmer-sauces.md) - [Chef-Curated Italian Simmer Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-simmer-sauces1.md) - [Microwavable Mexican Street Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-street-corn-white-rice.md) - [Mexican-Fusion Topping Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topping-sauces.md)