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Salt & Straw's Vegandugelnce Series Shares Vegan Ice Cream Treats

For January, a month sees people trying out plant-based diets for Veganuary, Salt & Straw is introducing a Vegandulgence Series that's full of indulgent vegan ice cream treats to highlight the deliciousness of non-dairy frozen desserts. In fact, Salt & Straw describes that "This isn’t just dairy-free ice cream—this is something you’ve never experienced before."

The series includes a total of five flavors: Banana & Peanut Butter Tofu Pudding, Rocky Road with Aquafaba Marshmallows, Lemon Cheesecake Crumble, Sunflower Butter Cups and Toasted Oat Milk & Cookies, an oat-based ice cream. Some of the standout ingredients in these non-dairy, entirely plant-based creations are white beans, cashew-based cheese and coconut yogurt.

As well as being able to enjoy these plant-based treats in-store, Salt & Straw also sells take-home pints.

Trend Themes

  1. Plant-based Desserts — The rise of plant-based diets has created a demand for innovative and indulgent non-dairy desserts.
  2. Vegan Ice Cream — There is a growing trend towards vegan ice cream, creating new opportunities for delicious and cruelty-free frozen treats.
  3. Alternative Ingredients — The use of unique ingredients like white beans, cashew-based cheese, and coconut yogurt in plant-based desserts opens up possibilities for creative and flavor-rich options.

Industry Implications

  1. Food and Beverage — The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the demand for plant-based desserts by developing innovative and delicious non-dairy frozen treats.
  2. Frozen Dessert Manufacturing — Frozen dessert manufacturers can explore the market for vegan ice cream and offer a range of plant-based options to cater to the growing demand.
  3. Alternative Protein Products — Companies in the alternative protein industry could consider incorporating plant-based desserts into their product offerings, providing consumers with a wider variety of plant-based options.

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