Explore the top plant-based ingredient trends driving food innovation, from plant proteins and mushrooms to ancient grains, alternative flours, and natural food colorings.

The Rise of Plant-Based Ingredients in Modern Food Products

<a href="https://www.ingredientsonline.com/news/top-trends-plant-based-ingredients-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="float: left;" src="https://www.ingredientsonline.com/media/amasty/blog/Cropped_hero_banner.png" alt="Plant-Based Ingredients" width="503" height="272"></a>As consumers are becoming more aware of the effects of diet on their health and other ingredients-related issues, the demand for clean-label food products is on the rise. Faced with the growing interest in familiar, natural, healthy, less processed, ethically sourced, sustainable ingredients, manufacturers are being responsive by thinking of new and exciting ways to use plants in their products. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the hottest plant-based food trends.