With just 1 gram of fat in a half a cup, probiotic frozen yogurt can be a healthy alternative to ice cream, and even to regular frozen yogurt.
I've been waiting for food companies to make the leap to healthy trends for a couple years now.
Canadian independent Ice Cream maker Chapmans has started making frozen yogurt with probiotic cultures and prebiotic fibre. Not only have they made frozen yogurt, but they've skipped the boring fruit yogurts and gone straight for decadent desserts such as Dark Chocolate Rapture, Honey Almond Crunch and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp.
In the retail environment, Yogen Fruz has ALSO started selling probiotic frozen yogurt.
Now if only Starbucks would make a low-carb Frappuccino with added whey protein:
Probiotic Treats
Frozen Yogurt with Probiotic Cultures
Trend Themes
1. Probiotic Frozen Yogurt - Opportunity for food companies to capitalize on the growing health-conscious trend by offering delicious frozen yogurt with probiotic cultures.
2. Healthy Desserts - Innovative dessert options such as Dark Chocolate Rapture, Honey Almond Crunch, and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp present an opportunity for companies to cater to health-conscious consumers.
3. Functional Beverages - The potential for Starbucks to disrupt the market by introducing a low-carb Frappuccino with added whey protein, meeting the demand for both indulgence and health.
Industry Implications
1. Frozen Yogurt Industry - Companies within the frozen yogurt industry can tap into the growing demand for probiotic frozen yogurt to provide healthier dessert options.
2. Health Food Industry - The health food industry has the opportunity to develop innovative and delicious desserts with probiotic cultures to meet the demand for healthier treats.
3. Beverage Industry - Starbucks and other beverage companies can disrupt the market by introducing functional beverages, like a low-carb Frappuccino with added whey protein, catering to health-conscious consumers.