# Veggie-Infused Ice Creams Salt & Straw's Veggies You Crave Introduces "Dessert-ified Veggies" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-you-crave References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2022/8/vegan-food-news-of-the-week-august-5) & [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/products/pints-of-the-month-the-veggies)  The Veggies You Crave series introduces the newest summer ice creams from Salt [& Straw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) and they take the form of "dessert-ified veggies" that play with ingredients like sweetened carrots and charred corn. There are five ice creams in the series, each of which focuses on a different vegetable. There's Carrot Cake Batter w/ Pralined Hazelnuts; Spinach Cake w/ Chocolate Tahini Fudge; Green Fennel & Maple; Charred Corn Curd, Cotija & Tajin; and one vegan-friendly option, Red Chili Curry & Makrut Lime Crispy Rice. These [unusual ice cream flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-tree-soy-sauce-ice-cream) speak to consumer desire for adventurous flavor, especially [savory ones, in ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-ice-cream). As this series proves, sweet treats like frozen desserts are not only just sweet and they're even more interesting when complied with salty, spicy or savory ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Veggie-infused Ice Creams:** Opportunity to explore new and innovative flavors and ingredients in the ice cream industry. - **Adventurous Flavors:** Incorporating unique and unexpected flavors can attract adventurous eaters. - **Savory Desserts:** The trend toward savory desserts opens up an opportunity for chefs to experiment with new flavor profiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ice Cream:** Incorporating veggies into ice cream is a new and untapped sector of the ice cream industry. - **Desserts:** The trend toward adding vegetables to desserts could disrupt the traditional sweet dessert industry. - **Fine Dining:** Incorporating savory and vegetable-based desserts provide fine dining establishments with an opportunity to offer a unique and unexpected course. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegetal Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series.md) - [Veggie-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smugglers-ice-cream.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-based-ice-cream.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md) - [Spooky Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-skulls-series.md) - [Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-picnic-series.md)