# Vegan Sourdough Croutons Kooshy's Flavorful Croutons Explore Sweet, Spicy & Savory Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-croutons References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2022/notable-new-products-vegan-sourdough-croutons-plant-based-pancake-and-plant-based-sausage-on-a-stick) & [kooshy](https://kooshy.com/)  [Kooshy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-stuffing-mix) is reinvigorating a classic salad topping with its [vegan sourdough croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knead-ems) made with organic flour. The line includes something for everyone in terms of taste, thanks to flavorful options like Poco Picanto (lime + aji amarillo chile), French Toast (maple + saigon cinnamon), Almost Naked (EVOO, salt + pepper) and Mambo Italiano (garlic, basil + parmesan.) The all-natural, clean and non-GMO croutons explore sweet, savory and spicy flavors that are not just ready for [adding to salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-toppers) but perfect for snacking on their own. Kooshy was created to inject life back into the stale crouton category and this modern brand speaks to those who love artisan bread; the brand gets its name from a couche, the cloth used to shape and proof loaves of bread. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 12% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Croutons:** The rise of veganism allows for the creation of plant-based and organic croutons that cater to consumers' changing dietary preferences. - **Gourmet Salad Toppings:** Demand for unique salad toppings opens opportunity for artisanal croutons with a variety of flavors, textures, and natural ingredients. - **Clean Label:** Consumers prioritize natural, non-GMO, and organic ingredients, and brands can capitalize on this trend by offering croutons that align with clean label standards. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Crouton brands can tap into the growing plant-based and clean label trends in the food industry to offer diverse and healthy salad toppings. - **Snack Foods:** In addition to being salad toppings, gourmet croutons can also be positioned as standalone snacks, expanding the potential market for crouton brands. - **Bakery:** Bakery businesses can innovate crouton flavors and ingredients by drawing inspiration from other bread products, and cater to the increasing demand for artisanal bread and gourmet salad toppings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Natural Truffle Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-croutons.md) - [Crunchy Sourdough Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-style-crouton-line.md) - [Sourdough Stuffing Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-stuffing-mix.md) - [Collagen-Rich Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruton-alternative.md) - [Herby Croissant-Based Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-croissant-croutons.md) - [Crunchy Pork Rind Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-recipe-small-batch-krutones.md) - [Chile-Lime Salad Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-gourmet-and-tajin.md) - [Crispy Potato Tot Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-croutots.md) - [Vitamin-Enriched Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-crumbles-salad-topper.md)