# Tomato-Based Burgers Vegusto's Tomato Burger is Made with Plant-Based Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-burger References: [vegusto](http://vegusto.co.uk/sausages-burgers/vegi-burger-tomato.html) Rather than replicating a classic burger in a vegan form, Vegusto developed a tomato burger that captures some of the most loved Mediterranean flavors. The bright red patty is an indicator that tomato is a main ingredient that's also paired with a variety of plant-based ingredients, from almonds and rice starch to wheat fibers. This composition makes the [vegan burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilld-and-beyond-meat) high in protein and an ideal alternative for those looking for a healthy take on an animal burger. The versatile tomato burger patty can be grilled, fried or even crumbled and served in a taco or salad. Now that there is growing interest in the vegan and vegetarian movement, many brands are happy to provide consumers with [pre-packaged plant-based foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-praegers-grillhouse-burger) that are flavorful, convenient and affordable. As well as being cruelty-free, many consumers are drawn to vegan food options for new takes on familiar food products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tomato-based Burgers:** Creating tomato-based burgers that capture Mediterranean flavors provides a unique and tasty option for vegans and vegetarians. - **Plant-based Ingredients:** Developing plant-based burgers using ingredients like almonds, rice starch, and wheat fibers offers a high-protein alternative to animal-based burgers. - **Growing Vegan Movement:** As interest in vegan and vegetarian lifestyles increases, there is a demand for pre-packaged plant-based foods that are flavorful, convenient, and affordable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can explore innovative ways to create tomato-based burgers that cater to the growing vegan and vegetarian market. - **Alternative Protein:** The alternative protein industry can capitalize on the trend of using plant-based ingredients like almonds, rice starch, and wheat fibers to create alternative burgers with high-protein content. - **Convenience Food:** The convenience food industry can meet the demand for pre-packaged plant-based options that offer new takes on familiar food products, catering to the needs of the vegan and vegetarian consumer segment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-the-world-burgers.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beef-free-boy.md) - [Plant-Derived Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-smash-burger.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burger-patty.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Crispy Vegan Fish Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-fish-burger.md) - [Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-grain-vegetable-burger.md) - [Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-style-burger.md)