# Low-Carb Palm Noodles Palmini's Veggie Noodles Made with Hearts of Palm are Low in Calories By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-noodles References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhg-ngdBzkj/) & [oa-foods.myshopify](https://oa-foods.myshopify.com/) Over the past few years, consumers have become fairly familiar with spiralized veggie noodles, primarily made with zucchini—now, Palmini hopes to introduce a healthy new alternative made with the hearts of palm. The noodles are made with the edible bulb of the palm tree, which makes the noodles about 90% water with just 15 to 20 calories and four grams of carbs per serving. As well as appealing to those who are seeking out low-calorie and [low-carb alternatives to pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-pasta), the product is also [free from sugar, gluten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-pasta) and GMO ingredients. Palmini's products are offered in different types like [Linguine and Spaghetti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-pasta-meals), which are sold in canned packaging. To prepare, the product can be enjoyed out of the can for a crunchy "al dente" eating experience, or boiled to create a softer noodle texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Low-carb Palm Noodles:** Low-carb palm noodles offer a healthy alternative to traditional pasta and cater to those seeking low-calorie and low-carb options. - **Spiralized Veggie Noodles:** Spiralized veggie noodles, such as those made from zucchini, continue to gain popularity as consumers look for healthier alternatives to traditional pasta. - **Gluten-free Products:** The growing demand for gluten-free options presents an opportunity for innovative companies like Palmini to offer gluten-free palm noodles made from hearts of palm. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alternative Food Products:** Palmini's low-carb palm noodles fall into the alternative food products industry, catering to a growing demographic of health-conscious consumers. - **Canned Food Packaging:** The canned packaging of Palmini's products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the canned food packaging industry, specifically in the healthy food segment. - **Health Food Retail:** The introduction of low-carb palm noodles creates a potential market for health food retailers to stock and promote innovative, low-calorie, and low-carb pasta alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Low-Carb Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives.md) - [Low-Carb Linguini Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leanguini.md) - [Alternative Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-heaven.md) - [Egg White Spaghetti Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-white-spaghetti.md) - [Low-Carb Vegan Spaghetti Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srslylowcarb-spaghetti-bolognese.md) - [Grain-Free Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riced-hearts-of-palm.md) - [Protein-Rich Low-Carb Noodle Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-noodles.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Fruit-Based Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-fusilli-pasta.md)