# Insect-Based Seasonings Short-Horn Super Seasonings Combine 50% Cricket Powder & Seasoning Mix By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-seasonings References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/uks-first-insect-based-seasoning-range-launches-nationwide/) & [short-horn](http://www.short-horn.com/) Short-Horn Super Seasonings is the first insect-based seasoning range of its kind in the UK and it shares [superfood formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-sprinkle) that are loaded with protein, vitamins, minerals, omega-3, fiber and all nine essential amino acids. The seasoning blends are made with a combination of 50% Acheta Domesticus cricket powder and 50% seasoning mix to offer a nutrient-dense way to enhance a variety of meals. Although the seasoning mixes are made with a high concentration of cricket powder, they don't give off a smell, taste or appearance to indicate this. The seasoning mixes can be purchased in varieties like [The Taco Mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-dust), The Harissa Mix and The Chinese 5+ Spice Mix, which help to make eating insects more palatable to the average consumer, especially those who crave a sustainable source of protein. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Insect-based Foods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry to incorporate insect-based ingredients for a sustainable source of protein. - **Superfood Seasonings:** Innovative approach to adding nutrition to meals through seasoning mixes, offering opportunities for companies in the food industry to incorporate more superfoods into everyday products. - **Sustainable Protein Sources:** Growing trend to find alternative sources of protein, providing opportunities for companies to create innovative and sustainable products for the health-conscious consumer. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** Opportunity for food companies to incorporate insect-based ingredients into their products, offering a sustainable source of protein and capitalizing on growing consumer interest in alternative protein sources. - **Seasoning Industry:** Growing trend of using seasoning mixes that offer added nutrition, providing opportunities for companies to create innovative products incorporating superfoods and alternative protein sources. - **Sustainability Industry:** Increasing consumer interest in sustainable protein sources, offering opportunities for companies in the sustainability industry to create new products with a focus on insect-based ingredients and superfoods as a sustainable food source. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Insect Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-insect-snack.md) - [Cricket Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky.md) - [Protein-Packed Cricket Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-protein-bar.md) - [Insect-Based Inflight Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair.md) - [Insect-Based Wet Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-dog-food.md) - [Spicy Protein Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-seasoning.md) - [Edible 3D-Printed Insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-edible-insects.md) - [Insect-Infused Dog Food Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-meal-toppers.md) - [Superfood Mealworm Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-shaker.md)