# Algae-Infused Dumplings These 'Too Good To Be' Dumplings Have Algae-Infused Fillings & Wrappers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-good-to-be References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2023/triton-algae-innovations-to-launch-innovative-new-vegan-pork-product/) & [toogoodtobefoods](https://toogoodtobefoods.com/)  At Natural Products Expo West 2023, [Triton Algae Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-infused-pasta) unveiled innovative, Asian-style [vegan pork dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dumpling) that will be available to consumers under the Too Good To Be brand. This plant-powered dumpling features the company's [non-GMO Hardtii algae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-oil) in both the plant-based filling of the dumpling, as well as the wrapper. According to the company, the inclusion of this ingredient is what makes all the difference when it comes to replicating the taste and texture of meat. Miller Tran, co-founder and VP of Too Good To Be Foods, said, “These dumplings will offer a new way of enjoying pork-style dumplings to everyone – vegans, vegetarians, meat eaters, flexitarians, omnivores, and truly all consumers who like delicious and healthy new foods." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 16% - 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 - **Algae-infused Dumplings:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing and marketing plant-based dumplings with algae-infused fillings and wrappers to cater to a wide range of consumers, including vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating and launching a new line of innovative plant-based food products, such as algae-infused dumplings, to meet the growing demand for sustainable and healthy alternatives. - **Plant-based Meats:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporating algae as a key ingredient in plant-based meat substitutes, including dumplings, to enhance the taste and texture of meat alternatives. - **Seaweed and Algae Farming:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Expanding seaweed and algae farming operations to meet the increasing demand for algae-based ingredients in the food industry, specifically for products like algae-infused dumplings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Shrimp Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-dumplings.md) - [Algae-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-infused-pasta.md) - [Juicy Meatless Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-dumplings.md) - [Microalgae-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpliigood.md) - [Microalgae-Based Crab Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-crab-bites.md) - [Asian-Inspired Protein Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobo-foods.md) - [Peanut Meat Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-dumplings.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-dumplings.md) - [Dusted Plant-based Scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-scallops.md)