# Soybean Noodle Soups Explore Cuisine's Noodle Soups are a Healthy Alternative to Ramen By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soybean-noodle-soups References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118356-explore-cuisine-instant-soybean-noodle-soups) & [explorecuisine](http://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/soybean-soups.html) Explore Cuisine recently introduced a range of soybean noodle soups that provide consumers with a healthy alternative to ramen. Although instant noodles are a quick and easy meal solution, the dish is not the most nutritious option available. Now there is a healthier option for those who enjoy the convenience of instant noodles. Explore Cuisine's Instant Soybean Noodle Soups are gluten-free meals made from high-quality, organic ingredients. Each soup is vegan-friendly and contains a mixture of lentils, beans, peas and rice to provide consumers with a powerful nutrient boost. This means that consumers will be able to enjoy more than 20 grams of plant-based protein with each serving. Available in three hearty flavors and easy to prepare, the instant soybean noodle soups are a quick meal solution for the home or office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Healthy Instant Noodle Alternatives:** The success of Explore Cuisine's Soybean Noodle Soups suggests a growing demand for healthier and plant-based instant noodle options. - **Vegan and Gluten-free Convenience Food:** Explore Cuisine's Instant Soybean Noodle Soups cater to a growing demand for convenient and easily accessible vegan and gluten-free meal options. - **High Protein Plant-based Meals:** The popularity of Explore Cuisine's Soybean Noodle Soups highlights an opportunity for the development of other high protein plant-based meals that cater to health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Convenience Foods:** The convenience food industry could develop healthier, plant-based options for consumers who enjoy instant noodles but are looking for more nutritious alternatives. - **Gluten-free Food:** The gluten-free food industry could create more instant noodle options for consumers who have gluten sensitivities and are looking for convenient and healthy meal solutions. - **Vegan Food:** The vegan food industry could create more plant-based instant noodle options for consumers who follow a vegan diet and are looking for easy and healthy meal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Umami Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-instant-ramen.md) - [Healthy Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-instant-ramen.md) - [Animal-Free Ramen Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-z.md) - [Noodle-Free Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomen-ramen.md) - [Seaweed Ramen Broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-ramen-broth.md) - [Protein-Rich Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-instant-noodles.md) - [Air-Fried Legume Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamnut-noodles.md) - [Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-noodle-bowls-and-heat-serve-meat-entrees.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Instant Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsu-noodles-broth.md)