# Russian Buckwheat Kasha Yelli Foods Debuted the Wild Porcini and Whole Grain Soup Mix By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-porcini-and-whole-grain-soup-mix References: [yummybazaar](https://yummybazaar.com/collections/eastern-europe/products/russian-buckwheat-kasha-with-porcini-mushroom-by-yelli-5-3-oz) & [yellifood](https://yellifood.com/usa/products/?ELEMENT_ID=29) Yelli Food, a producer of Russian cuisine made with all-natural ingredients, recently debuted a hearty and delicious "kasha," titled Wild Porcini and Whole Grain Soup Mix. Kasha is a traditional Russian food akin to the popular North American porridge and is deeply rooted in the culture with a Russian adage proudly proclaiming: "Cabbage soup and kasha are our food." The Wild Porcini and Whole Grain Soup Mix can be enjoyed as a [main or side dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supergrain-bowls) and is made from Buckwheat groats, porcini mushrooms dried, dried herbs and vegetables including onion, green onion, carrot, and garlic. [High in protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-thai-green-noodle) thanks to the Wild Porcini — which is locally referred to as "forest meat"— this [hearty broth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaga-mushroom-broth) is typically served with sour cream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 77% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Traditional Russian Cuisine:** Opportunity for innovation in creating contemporary versions of classic Russian dishes with all-natural and high-quality ingredients. - **Plant-based Alternatives:** Potential for developing plant-based versions of traditional meat ingredients like wild porcini mushrooms for enhanced nutrition and sustainability. - **Convenience Foods:** Opportunity for creating ready-to-eat or easy-to-cook versions of traditional Russian dishes like the Wild Porcini and Whole Grain Soup Mix. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Production:** Innovative food companies can explore producing traditional Russian cuisine with all-natural ingredients in a sustainable and scalable manner. - **Plant-based Foods:** Plant-based food industry can incorporate wild porcini mushrooms as a meat alternative in various products, including soups and other dishes. - **Packaged Foods:** Convenience food companies can tap into the market of ready-to-eat Russian dishes, offering consumers easy-to-cook options with traditional flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gut-Supporting Plant-Powered Superfoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bold-health.md) - [Replenishing Bone Broth Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akrrush.md) - [Crunchy Buckwheat Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bucks-seasoning.md) - [Mochi Soup Base Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osechi-ryori.md) - [Crispy Kugel-Flavored Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoods-sweet-kugel.md) - [Gluten-Free K4P Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosher-for-passover-products.md) - [Korean-Style Savory Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesame-garlic-savory-oatmeal.md) - [Plant-Based Entrée Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-entree.md) - [Savory-Sweet Microwavable Crepes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-and-savory-crepes.md)