# Booze-Infused Cooking Flour The Finger Lakes Wine Flour is Packed with Nutrients By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-flour References: [brit.co](https://www.brit.co/what-is-wine-flour/) & [flxgrapeflour](http://www.flxgrapeflour.com/products222.html) Food and wine have come together in a unique way with the introduction of the Finger Lakes Wine Flour, which is both uniquely formulated and packed with nutritional value. The makers of this unique flour visit local wineries and collect [discarded grape skins and seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotterdam-urban-winery), which are often thrown away during the wine's distillation process. The discarded ingredients are then "sorted, separated, sun-dried, and milled at a flour mill in Hector, New York." Because the flour is made from grapes it's packed with nutritional value, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In addition, wine flour is an excellent source of both protein and fiber as each teaspoon contains two grams of protein and three grams of fiber. The diverse range of wine flour include the same offerings as wine, including Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir iterations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Booze-infused Cooking Flour:** The introduction of Finger Lakes Wine Flour presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry by combining the unique flavors of wine with the nutritional benefits of flour. - **Waste Reduction and Upcycling:** The process of using discarded grape skins and seeds to create wine flour highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the sustainable food industry, promoting waste reduction and upcycling. - **Functional Food Products:** The nutrient-packed wine flour offers the potential for disruptive innovation in the health and wellness industry by introducing functional food products that combine unique flavors and nutritional benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The introduction of wine flour creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food and beverage industry by providing a unique ingredient that can enhance the flavors and nutritional profiles of various products. - **Wine Production:** The concept of repurposing discarded grape skins and seeds for wine flour production presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the wine production industry, allowing wineries to reduce waste and explore new revenue streams. - **Health and Wellness:** The nutrient-rich wine flour can disrupt the health and wellness industry by offering a unique ingredient with enhanced nutritional benefits for functional food products or dietary supplements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Infused Savory Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-and-wine-seasoning.md) - [Multi-Purpose Wellness Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-purpose-flour.md) - [Wine-Infused Brownie Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-cookie.md) - [Wine-Flavored Cooking Stocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stock-pots.md) - [THC-Infused Non-Alcoholic Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whirlwined.md) - [Low-Cal Fresh White Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-vine-wine.md) - [Upcycled Pomace Piquettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-arc-farms-piquette.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Baking Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Fermented Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-spirits.md)