# Plant-Based Burrata Alternatives Julienne Bruno's Vegan-Friendly Burrella Enhances Salad & Pasta By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrella References: [greenqueen.hk](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/future-food-quick-bites-ham-sammies-vegan-burrata-cultivated-chicken/) & [juliennebruno](https://www.juliennebruno.com/products/burrella)  [Julienne Bruno's Burrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-burrata) is a wholly plant-based burrata alternative that's best served cold and used to enhance everything from salads to pastas. This delicate, award-winning product boasts a firm bite and a creamy interior, offering an enticing alternative to the cheese it was inspired by, made with a soya drink base, plus ingredients such as coconut oil, and salt, plus lactic acid, select stabilizers and emulsifiers. A new generation of consumers refuses to compromise on indulgence simply because they've chosen a plant-forward or lactose-free lifestyle. For these eaters, plant-based burrata isn't about sacrifice but about finding a creamy, luxurious experience that honors the spirit of the original while aligning with their values. Alongside Burrella, Julienne Bruno's Collection 01 features innovative cheese alternatives like [creamy, whipped spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread) and fresh, rich curds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creamy Plant-based Indulgence:** A rising cohort of consumers prioritizes decadent mouthfeel in vegan products, creating space for plant-based items that replicate dairy richness without animal ingredients. - **Texture-first Vegan Cheese:** Manufacturers are focusing on achieving firm exteriors and creamy interiors in non-dairy cheeses, enabling novel formats that mimic traditional fresh cheeses like burrata. - **Functional Stabilizers and Emulsifiers:** The strategic use of lactic acid, stabilizers and emulsifiers is enabling consistent texture and shelf stability in plant-based dairy analogues, shifting formulation science toward ingredient-driven performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dairy Alternatives:** Producers in the plant-based dairy space can expand product portfolios with premium, fresh-style cheeses that appeal to lactose-free and flexitarian consumers seeking indulgence. - **Foodservice and Hospitality:** Restaurants and catering operators are presented with menu differentiation opportunities by featuring indulgent vegan cheese alternatives that maintain presentation and mouthfeel in salads and pastas. - **Retail Grocery and Specialty Foods:** Specialty retailers and supermarket deli counters may attract shoppers through curated plant-based cheese collections and premium-format items positioned alongside traditional fresh cheeses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diner-Style Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldiner.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Airline Breakfast Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-egg-scramble.md) - [Expansive Online Vegan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-marketplace.md) - [Good-For-You Frozen Snack Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amys-kitchens.md) - [Character-Led Cake Jar Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/das-susse-studio.md) - [Plant-Based Blue Cheese Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleu-crumbles.md) - [Herb-Forward Spring Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-toast.md) - [Versatile Cheese Powder Formats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluegrass-ingredients-cheese-powders.md) - [Mozzarella-Inspired Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzafiore-pearls.md)