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Carbohydrate Rebellion

Fear of weight gain presents a new approach to carbs

Implications - Carbohydrates have received a bad reputation in the midst of the health-conscious wave. This has prompted a shift toward bread and pasta replacements. Identifying a more calorie-friendly approach to mealtime staples, this pattern speaks to an accelerated need for health even in the face of familiar food forms.
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Buns - Businesses can explore alternative ingredients and formats for traditional bread buns to cater to the health-conscious market.
2. Unconventional Pairings - Food businesses can experiment with unique and unexpected food combinations to create viral menu items.
3. Vegan/vegetarian Offerings - Offering vegan or vegetarian options that cater to different dietary restrictions and preferences presents lucrative opportunities for businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore new ingredients and innovative pairings to create viral food items.
2. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can promote alternative ingredients and healthier versions of classic dishes with less focus on conventional bread or pasta staples.
3. Fast Food/qsr - Fast food restaurants and quick-service restaurants can cater to changing consumer tastes and preferences by introducing vegan or vegetarian options, alternative buns, and unique combinations.
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If you thought you’d heard of gluttonous food hybrids before, this Krispy Kreme burger is about to take the cake. Based out of San Diego, Chicken Charlie’s decided just one patty wasn&#... MORE
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The Hot Fuzz Burger Creatively Replaces a Bread Bun with Summertime Fruit
The Hot Fuzz offers foodies a chance to take a bite out of an unconventional gourmet burger that is filled with a slew of summertime flavors. Rather than coming with a conventional bread bun, the... MORE

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