# Spicy Shredded Cheeses Sargento Created Shreds with Cholula, Frank's RedHot & McCormick By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-02-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-shredded-cheese References: [sargento](https://www.sargento.com/our-cheese/shredded-cheese/)  Enhancing homemade meals with cheese shreds creates a creamy, melty richness, while a hint of spice adds depth and contrast, and Sargento collaborated to create a series of spicy shredded cheeses that naturally add a kick to everything from pizza and garlic bread to pasta. The lineup created in partnership with [McCormick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccormick-for-chefs), Cholula, and [Frank's RedHot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-buffalo-crunchers) looks to some of consumers' favorite sauces, spices, and seasonings to enhance dishes prepared at home. While the Sargento McCormick Mozzarella & Parmesan Shredded Cheeses with Crushed Red Pepper melts effortlessly and delivers just the right amount of spice, the [Sargento Frank’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sargento-cheeses) Red Hot Cheddar, Colby Jack, and American Shredded Cheeses with Cayenne Pepper Seasoning promises to pair perfectly with nachos, mac n' cheese and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 36% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spice-infused Dairy Products:** The fusion of popular spicy condiments with traditional cheese varieties introduces a tantalizing combination that gourmet cheese lovers may find irresistible. - **Customized Home Cooking Innovations:** Home cooks are gravitating toward products that easily transform everyday meals into restaurant-quality dishes with minimal effort. - **Culinary Fusion Experimentation:** Diverse flavor experiments with cross-cultural ingredients are becoming a favored choice for consumers seeking novel taste profiles in familiar food. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food sector sees potential for growth by integrating unconventional flavors into staple products, meeting consumer demand for bold, new taste experiences. - **Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods:** Retailers and CPG companies are increasingly spotlighting co-branded, innovative products in stores to attract curious shoppers. - **Spice and Seasoning:** The industry is evolving to incorporate spices into non-traditional food categories, signaling a shift towards spicier consumer palates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Shredded Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-reaper-blend.md) - [Collaboration American Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sargento-cheeses.md) - [Versatile Spicy Cheese Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tillamook-spicy-cheese.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sargento-products.md) - [Flavor-Infused Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese.md) - [Spicy Pepper-Infused Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borden-cheese-flavor-sensations.md) - [Spicy Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cheese-slices.md) - [Spicy Foodservice Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franks-redhot-seasonings.md) - [Spicy Buffalo-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-buffalo-cheddar.md)