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Eggplant Jerky Snacks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Power Plant is Now Making Alternative Jerky Meat with Eggplants

— March 20, 2017 — Eco
Power Plant specializes in creating an entirely new kind of plant-based jerky meat from eggplants.

As far as meat substitutes go, eggplant is recognized as one of the best natural alternatives for vegans and vegetarians, because of its texture and ability to hold flavor in the same way that meat can be marinated. Plant Power flavors its eggplant jerky strips to taste like Original Barbecue and Sweet Sriracha. Unlike many meat snacks, eggplant jerky can be touted as an option that's easy on one's digestive system, while also being rich in fiber.

Mushrooms, coconut, banana and even dried watermelon are a few of the other plant-based ingredients that are being used to make alternative jerky snacks for vegans.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Jerky Snacks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new flavors and textures of plant-based jerky snacks using alternative ingredients.
2. Vegan Meat Substitutes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of various vegetables, fruits, and mushrooms as meat substitutes for vegan products.
3. Digestive-friendly Snacks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create snacks that are easy on the digestive system by using plant-based ingredients rich in fiber.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional snack options by developing innovative plant-based jerky products in the food and beverage industry.
2. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the growing demand for vegan and digestive-friendly snacks by introducing plant-based jerky products in the health and wellness industry.
3. Alternative Protein - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the alternative protein market by creating plant-based jerky snacks that offer a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat products.
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