# Spherical Food Breakfast Makers The Flip-Over Takoyaki Maker Prepares Bite-Sized Breakfast Meals By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takoyaki-maker References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/04/21/flip-over-takoyaki-maker/124222) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/flipover-takoyaki-maker-p-3379.html?a_aid=7a684d8f) Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day but few people find themselves having enough time to enjoy it, so products like the Flip-Over Takoyaki Maker are designed to change this. Capable of being used with a bevy of recipes, the maker can be used to make fresh donuts, fried rice balls and even [miniature omelettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-happy-egg-co) to be used as an [on the go breakfast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancakes-go). The appliance features seven wells that are lined with non-stick coating to ensure that minimal fats are required in recipes. When ingredients have been incorporated into the appliance and turned on, the Flip-Over Takoyaki Maker goes to work cooking foods evenly and making removal an easy step in the process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **On-the-go Breakfast Appliances:** New appliances that allow for quick and easy on-the-go breakfast solutions are becoming more popular. - **Versatile Kitchen Appliances:** Appliances like the Flip-Over Takoyaki Maker are versatile and can be used to make a variety of breakfast dishes. - **Non-stick Cooking Surfaces:** Non-stick cooking surfaces are becoming more common in appliances like the Flip-Over Takoyaki Maker, making cooking and clean-up easier. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliance industry could benefit from the creation and marketing of more on-the-go breakfast solutions. - **Foodservice:** The foodservice industry could benefit from implementing on-the-go breakfast options for their customers. - **Non-stick Coating Suppliers:** Non-stick coating suppliers could see an increase in demand as more kitchen appliances incorporate the technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Egg-Based Snack Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffin-maker.md) - [Smart Breakfast Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef.md) - [Hollow Customizable Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefman-big-stuff.md) - [Mini Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bite-maker.md) - [Modular Countertop Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaker-flex-press-grill-system.md) - [DIY Oat Flake Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-maker.md) - [Car-Crafting Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro.md) - [Pillowy Breakfast Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-snack-bites.md) - [Dual-Functionality Toaster Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-foodi-2in1-flip-toaster.md)