# Cauliflower Taco Shells Ortega's New Taco Shells and Tortillas are Made with Cauliflower By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-shells-and-tortillas References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/123967-ortega-cauliflower-corn-taco-shells-street-taco-sauce) & [ortega](https://www.ortega.com/) Mexican food brand [Ortega](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-taco-slider-shells) is introducing taco shells and tortillas made with cauliflower, which may be used as an alternative to traditional corn tacos and flour tortillas. The new Ortega Cauliflower & Corn [Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-stars) Shells and the Cauliflower & Flour Tortillas are versatile and help to make easy Mexican meals that are both traditionally inspired and vegetable-rich. These new products from Ortega are launching alongside three new [street taco-inspired sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-tacos). Ortega Street Taco Sauces that boast bold, contemporary flavors to enliven taco night at home. With all of these new products, consumers are being supported with more options when it comes to customizing their meals. Cauliflower is now available as a rice and pizza crust alternative, and it is also working its way into soups, pastas and other products to replace conventional ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Cauliflower-based Alternatives:** Cauliflower is becoming a popular alternative for traditional ingredients in various food products. - **Customizable Meal Solutions:** Brands are offering more options for consumers to customize their meals according to their dietary and taste preferences. - **Innovative Taco Offerings:** Taco brands are experimenting with new ingredients and flavors to attract a wider consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore the use of cauliflower in various products to offer healthier alternatives to consumers. - **Personalized Nutrition Services:** Personalized nutrition services can partner with food brands and offer customized meal solutions to their clients. - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can offer innovative taco offerings using unconventional ingredients to attract health-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Stuffed Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-shell-tacos.md) - [Organic Non-GMO Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/que-pasa-taco-shells.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md) - [Cauliflower Seasoned Rice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cauliflower-rice.md) - [Better-for-You Tortilla Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowcarb-tortillas.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Flour Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flour-tortilla.md) - [Star-Shaped Veggie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-stars.md) - [Zero-Carb Keto Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerrero.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Food Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipower-1.md)