Willicroft is known for its plant-based cheese alternatives and the Dutch startup recently launched its first non-cheese product in the form of a fermented plant-based butter called The Original Better. This all-natural, cultured and palm oil-free product mimics the taste, texture and performance features of conventional dairy butter.
This product has been in the works for two years and it makes the most of a fermentation process that mimics the richness of high-end dairy butter without artificial ingredients. Fermented beans form the base of this product and in comparison to other kinds of plant-based butter spreads, this one has lower levels of saturated fats, all the while delivering the qualities that consumers crave. With beans at the base of this product, the carbon footprint is significantly reduced.
Fermented Plant-Based Butters
Willicroft Makes Vegan Butter from Fermented Beans
Trend Themes
1. Fermented Plant-based Butters - Fermented plant-based butters offer a natural and sustainable alternative to traditional dairy butter.
2. Non-dairy Butter Substitutes - The market for non-dairy butter substitutes is growing as consumers seek healthier and more environmentally friendly options.
3. Fermentation Technology in Food - Fermentation technology is being used to create innovative and flavorful plant-based products like fermented plant-based butter.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food Industry - As the demand for plant-based alternatives continues to rise, the plant-based food industry has an opportunity to develop and innovate in the non-dairy butter segment.
2. Sustainable Food Industry - Sustainability-driven consumers are driving the growth of the sustainable food industry, creating space for products like fermented plant-based butters that are environmentally friendly.
3. Food Technology Industry - The food technology industry can leverage fermentation techniques to create novel and appealing non-dairy butter products for health-conscious and eco-conscious consumers.