# Colorful Plant-Based Pastas The Free-to-Eat Veggie Pastas are Made from Plant-Based Superfoods By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pastas References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/120104-new-superfood-veggie-pasta) & [cybelesfreetoeat](http://cybelesfreetoeat.com/coming-soon-new-gluten-free-veggie-pasta-from-cybeles-free-to-eat/) For those looking to add some color to their dinnertime routine, Cybele's new Free-to-Eat Veggie Pastas are the perfect solution. Containing nothing but nutrient-rich superfoods, the new pastas are just as pretty as the vegetables they are made from. Cybele's new Free-to-Eat Veggie Pastas are plant-based pastas that are made from vegetables instead of grains. Because the pastas are made from little more than superfood veggies and other simple ingredients, they contain no grains, gluten, diary or other major food allergens. The pastas are also [high in protein, potassium and vitamins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-pasta) A and C. Despite the high nutritional content, the pastas are still bursting with flavor. With varieties made from [beets, lentils and cauliflower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-luna), it is easier than ever for consumers to pack more veggies into their diet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 29% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Pasta:** The trend towards plant-based foods is disrupting the pasta industry, creating opportunities for alternative ingredients and flavors. - **Free-from Foods:** The demand for allergen-free foods is causing disruption in the pasta industry and creating opportunities for new product development. - **Superfood Ingredients:** The trend toward incorporating nutrient-dense superfoods into food products is disrupting the pasta industry and presenting opportunities for branding and claims about health benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Trends towards plant-based and free-from foods are disrupting the food and beverage industry and creating opportunities for new product development to meet changing consumer preferences. - **Agriculture:** The demand for plant-based ingredients for pasta is disrupting the agriculture industry and creating opportunities for farmers to diversify crops and produce high-value ingredients. - **Health and Wellness:** The trend towards incorporating superfoods into food products is disrupting the health and wellness industry and creating opportunities for branding and marketing of health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Convenient Gluten-Free Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-by-daily-harvest.md) - [Regenerative Algae Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirulina-spaghetti.md) - [Yellow Pea-Based Spaghettis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb.md) - [Plant-Rich Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pasta-meals.md) - [Nutritious Pasta Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb-pasta-sides.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Guilt-Free Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equii-protein-pasta.md) - [Free-From Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-pasta.md)