# Shelled Plant-Based Eggs Les Merveilloeufs is a Vegan Egg Alternative Made with Legumes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-egg-alternative References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/french-entrepreneurs-have-developed-vegan-eggs-that-hatch/) & [lesmerveilloeufs.fr](https://lesmerveilloeufs.fr/) Plant-based egg company Les Merveilloeufs makes a unique vegan egg alternative that's made from legumes. Beyond being impressive as a product that's been developed to look and taste like a chicken's egg, the plant-based egg is also notable for coming with its own shell. Currently, the company's "shell" is crafted out of plastic, although an eco-friendly version is still being made. These versatile vegan eggs have the potential to be used as a direct substitute for eggs, as the [legume-based product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasenor-emul) can reportedly be scrambled, boiled and fried. From scrambles to sunny-side-up eggs, a variety of [plant-based alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-patty-one-by-yo-egg) are being created to look and taste just like real eggs, specifically catering to consumers who are interested in novel substitutes that involve no actual chickens whatsoever. Image Credit: Les Merveilloeufs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Egg Alternatives:** The growing demand for eco-friendly and animal-free food alternatives is an opportunity for companies to develop more sustainable and ethical products. - **Legume-based Products:** The use of legumes as a base for plant-based eggs creates opportunities for innovation in the legume industry and its various applications in food products. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** There is a growing demand for sustainable packaging, and companies can develop eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging for plant-based egg products and other food items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Companies can innovate and produce plant-based egg alternatives using different legumes to cater to consumers who prioritize eco-friendliness and animal welfare over traditional egg-based products. - **Legume Industry:** There is room for innovation and growth in the legume industry by introducing new applications in food products, specifically in the development of plant-based egg alternatives. - **Sustainable Packaging Industry:** Companies can introduce more sustainable packaging alternatives to plastic in various industries, including the plant-based egg industry, to cater to the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixable Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-eggs.md) - [Plant-Based Hard-Boiled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-hard-boiled-egg.md) - [Legume-Laden Egg Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-substitutes.md) - [Pea-Based Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acremade.md) - [Plant-Based Hard-Boiled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-hardboiled-eggs.md) - [Bean-Based Liquid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-liquid-egg.md) - [Plant-Based Liquid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfeggt.md) - [Plant-Based Japanese Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ever-egg.md) - [Pourable Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pourable-egg-alternative.md)