David Rigg

Consumables: Extrusion-Stable Natural Red Color for Hot Honey Meatless Pepperoni Jerky Snack Sticks

Consumables by Sensient: Consumer-Centric Product Development Ideas
Consumables is a platform dedicated to inspiring your next product launch. Each week, Sensient’s Ideation Team translates one of Sensient’s consumer trends into a new product idea, showing brands and developers how to bring trends to life!

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Trend in Focus: Wellbeing 360
Enduring the pains of inflation and with a heightened awareness of nutrition, consumers are implementing proactive and preventative measures to holistically address their physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.

1/4

of North American consumers reported that they eat plant-based meat alternatives

(Innova 2021)

1/3

of consumers read the nutritional label and ingredient statement when buying plant-based alternatives

(Innova 2021)

+26%

Bold, optimized meaty red shades improved consumer purchase intent by +26% over uncolored tan or brown plant-based protein alternatives

(Sensient Consumer Research 2019)

Hot Honey Meatless Pepperoni Plant-Based Jerky Snack Sticks

Meatless pepperoni meets hot honey for a wickedly explosive snacking taste experience! Made from shiitake mushrooms and pea protein, each snack stick is loaded with 10g of protein and nutritious plant-based fiber. Made with real ingredients and botanical goodness—taste the meatless difference!

REQUEST BENCH-TOP SAMPLE OF EXTRUSION-STABLE NATURAL RED COLOR HERE

Customer Need:
A heat-stable red pepperoni color solution from a plant-source

Sensient Solution: