# Cauliflower-Based Cheeses Dr. Mannah’s Camembert Alternative is Made with a Cruciferous Veggie By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camembert-alternative References: [foodingredientsfirst](https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/camel-milk-cauliflower-based-cheese-and-high-protein-formulations-diversify-the-dairy-market.html) & [drmannahs](https://drmannahs.com/collections/gesamtsortiment/products/creamy-white-die-camembert-alternative-auf-blumenkohlbasis)  Dr. Mannah’s Creamy White camembert alternative cheese is handmade using traditional methods, naturally fermented and made with a base of cauliflower. In recent years, cauliflower has proven itself to be a viable alternative to everything from rice and mashed potatoes to pizza crusts, and now it is making its debut as a [creamy cheese alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-plantbased). The cheese alternative is said to have a "spicy noble mold and a creamy, firm core," and it is just as great for snacking and serving as it is cooking. This [oven-ready cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-bert) is not only made with cauliflower but also carrots, [vegan fermentation cultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umyum), sunflower protein and a few other key ingredients. This year, the innovative Dr. Mannah`s product was recognized with the World Dairy Innovation Award in the category for best dairy alternative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cauliflower-based Alternatives:** The rise of cauliflower as a versatile base for creating alternatives to traditional food products presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and offer unique alternatives. - **Naturally Fermented Vegan Products:** Consumers are increasingly seeking vegan alternatives to traditional food products that are naturally fermented, presenting opportunities for companies to develop new products that meet these demands. - **Award-winning Dairy Alternatives:** As more consumers seek out dairy alternatives, creating high-quality products that are recognized with industry awards can help companies stand out and capture market share. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dairy Alternative Industry:** The dairy alternative industry has been growing steadily and presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative products like cauliflower-based cheeses that meet consumer demand for plant-based alternatives. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** As more consumers adopt plant-based diets, the plant-based food industry presents numerous opportunities for companies to develop unique products like cauliflower-based cheeses and other naturally fermented vegan alternatives. - **Alternative Protein Industry:** As consumers seek out alternatives to traditional sources of protein, the alternative protein industry is experiencing rapid growth and presents an opportunity for companies to develop new products like vegan cheeses made with sunflower protein and cauliflower. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cruciferous Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chizou.md) - [Probiotic-Packed Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-cheese-alternative.md) - [Potato-Based Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-alt-cheese.md) - [Surface-Ripened Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jay-joy-albert.md) - [Animal-Free Cream Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-cultr.md) - [Fermented Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacka.md) - [Plant-Based Soft Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-our-plant-based.md) - [Bakeable Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-bert.md) - [Plant-Based Cheese Fondues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-cheese-fondue.md)