The hottest food trends in 2016 according to Whole Foods
Business Insider/Hayley Peterson
The list includes items like canned wine, dehydrated vegetables, and "sophisticated" jerkies made of salmon, bison, and chicken.
The experts who made the list are in charge of tracking consumer behavior and buying food and other products for Whole Foods' 430 stores.
Here are seven of the top trends they identified.
1. Alternative flours
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"People are going nuts for gluten-free flours made from legumes, ancient grains, teff, amaranth and, well, nuts," the company writes. "Chickpea flour is a quick riser, while other legume-based flours are showing up in bean-based pastas and other packaged goods."
2. Canned wine
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3. Dehydrated foodsWhole Foods
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Kale chips are out, and dehydrated broccoli, Kimchi Crisps, and Brussels sprout and parsnip chips are in, according to Whole Foods. "Sophisticated" jerkies made of salmon, bison, and chicken are also gaining traction.
4. Grass-fed everything
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The grass-fed craze is moving beyond meat to include milk, eggs, yogurt, butter, cheese, and even protein powders, according to Whole Foods.
5. Plant-based everything
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Plants are being used in an increasing number of products, including shampoo and popsicles.
"This year's plant-forward movement will be all about harnessing the power of plants - from quinoa protein in hair care products to vitamin-rich veggies in frozen dessert pops," according to Whole Foods.
6. Fermented foods and probiotics
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7. Uncommon meats and seafood
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