Wicked Kitchen, an emerging vegan dessert brand, has launched Wicked Kitchen Ice Cream, its first dairy-free ice cream line, which is made using a unique ingredient: lupini beans, a popular legume in the Mediterranean. The new legume-based ice cream will be offered in several flavors, including Chocolate, Vanilla, Cookie Dough, and Mint Chocolate Chip.
In addition, the brand will offer a series of handheld ice cream bars, which will be available in two flavors: Chocolate & Almond and Berry White. As of right now, Wicked Kitchen's one-of-a-kind plant-based ice cream is set to hit shelves in close to 2,200 Kroger-owned stores.
"As chefs, we are in constant creation mode and lead with flavors and textures, our next innovations are sure to be big hits, for all types of eaters," said Derek Sarno, Wicked Kitchen's Co-Founder. "These ice creams are unlike anything else available in the US."
Legume-Based Ice Cream
Wicked Kitchen Ice Cream is Made With Mediterranean Lupini Beans
Trend Themes
1. Legume-based Desserts - The use of legumes like lupini beans in desserts is a growing trend, presenting opportunities for innovation in the plant-based food industry
2. Dairy-free Ice Cream - The rise of dairy-free ice cream presents opportunities for innovation in the ice cream industry, catering to consumers with dietary restrictions or preferences
3. Alternative Ingredients - Using unique ingredients like lupini beans in traditional desserts presents opportunities for innovation in the food industry, appealing to adventurous consumers
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food - The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the growing trend of legume-based desserts, expanding options for consumers seeking dairy-free and vegan alternatives
2. Ice Cream - The ice cream industry can capitalize on the trend of dairy-free ice cream by developing more innovative and delicious plant-based options to cater to a wider range of consumers
3. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of using alternative ingredients in traditional sweets, creating new and exciting products to capture the interest of curious consumers