# Fermented Cheese Alternatives Sagamiya Food's Beyond Tofu is Made from Fermented Low-Fat Soy Milk By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-alternative References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/japanese-tofu-company-sagamiya-launches-miracle-protein-fermented-beyond-tofu-vegan-cheeses/) & [sagamiya-kk.co.jp](https://www.sagamiya-kk.co.jp/beyond/) Japanese tofu company Sagamiya Food is now sharing a unique new vegan cheese alternative that is made from fermented low-fat soy milk. Dubbed 'Beyond Tofu,' the product is even said to be capable of being melted or grated to suit a wide range of applications. Thanks to the fact that the cheese alternative is fermented, it is described as having an authentic cheesy flavor. The innovative, dairy-free product from the 60-year-old tofu company is available in cubes and blocks and is touted as a "miracle protein." Sagamiya Food also produces 'Beyond Pizza,' which pairs fried tofu with tomato and the Beyond Tofu cheese alternative. With plant-based diets on the rise, many consumers are seeking out inventive cheese alternatives that provide all the benefits and flavor of the familiar product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** The rise of plant-based diets has created a demand for innovative alternatives to traditional dairy cheese, providing opportunities for the development of new products like Sagamiya Food's fermented soy milk-based Beyond Tofu cheese. - **Fermented and Specialty Cheeses:** Fermented cheese alternatives, like Sagamiya Food's Beyond Tofu, offer a unique and authentic flavor profile that appeals to consumers looking for variety and new taste experiences in the cheese market. - **Versatile Cheese Products:** Versatile cheese alternatives that can be melted or grated, such as Sagamiya Food's Beyond Tofu, cater to a wide range of culinary applications and present opportunities for creative recipes and menu options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry is experiencing growth as consumers increasingly adopt plant-based diets, presenting opportunities for the development of innovative cheese alternatives like Sagamiya Food's Beyond Tofu. - **Dairy-free Products:** The demand for dairy-free products is rising, creating a market for cheese alternatives made from plant-based ingredients, such as Sagamiya Food's fermented soy milk-based Beyond Tofu. - **Food Innovation and Product Development:** The growing interest in plant-based diets and alternative cheese options has opened up avenues for food innovation and product development, allowing companies like Sagamiya Food to create disruptive cheese alternatives that meet consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fermented Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacka.md) - [Cruciferous Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chizou.md) - [Fermented Plant-Based Mozzarellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-mozzarella.md) - [Melty Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Probiotic-Packed Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-cheese-alternative.md) - [Mozzarella-Inspired Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzafiore-pearls.md) - [Sustainable Fermented Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbrewed-food.md) - [Fermented Dairy-Like Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fermented-dairy-products.md) - [Dairy-Identical Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobell-foods.md)