Articles Tagged with ''dairy alternatives''

The new product line is environmentally friendly and vegan, and leaves a low carbon footprint since there is no use of cow milk and, unlike almond or cashew, does not require a great amount of water. Most importantly, the production process is carefully designed to ensure zero waste. All raw materials utilized in production remain in the final product.

Health and wellness is a constantly evolving global megatrend. For the food and beverage industry, it has meant removing ingredients perceived as harmful to your body while incorporating better-for-you ingredients with functional properties like protein and probiotics.

“Don’t let the familiarity of dairy or the success of plant milks obscure the opportunities in this marketplace, given the culinary heritage, indulgence factor, usage rates, and consumer appeal that makes dairy the cream on top for many different applications, from elevated favorites to imported novelties,” says David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts.

The company's products are based on sesame seeds, which not only contain important minerals, but can also be grown in moisture- or heat-stressed environments.

Like all Elmhurst products, Elmhurst Unsweetened Milked Walnuts and Unsweetened Milked Cashews are crafted through a unique HydroRelease™ method.

All Elmhurst plant milks, including these two new unsweetened nut milks, are certified vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, dairy-free, OU kosher and made without artificial flavors, carrageenan, gums or other emulsifiers

According to the survey, approximately three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based “milk” products do not actually contain cow’s milk (75% for soymilk and almond milk, 74% for coconut milk, 73% for rice milk and 72% for cashew milk).

Crafted from real fruits and roasted sunflower seeds, the new Mooala Strawberry Bananamilk (SRP $5.99) is USDA-certified Organic and offers a new flavor to the marketplace that consumers may enjoy guilt-free.

"With Greek yogurt having already refashioned the yogurt category, the question becomes what's the next disruptor? The longer-term answer is dairy-free yogurt," says David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts. "The segment is following more familiar dairy-alternative beverage ingredient trends, especially as dairy-free yogurt moves beyond soy to feature coconut, almond, and cashew as well as more exotic variations such as pea-based yogurt."

As plant-based eating becomes increasingly mainstream, people are seeking out dairy-free and meat-free options to help satisfy diet preferences and achieve wellness goals.