# Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Ingredients The Barry Callebaut Dairy-Free Compounds Come in Five Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-compounds References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/barry-callebaut-releases-dairy-free-chocolate-solution/) & [barry-callebaut](https://www.barry-callebaut.com/en-CA)  The [Barry Callebaut Dairy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callebaut-nxt)-Free Compounds have been launched by the brand to provide brands in the [confectionery, snack and bakery industries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-chocolate-pieces) with a way to enhance their recipes with a touch of [vegan-friendly chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-vegan-chocolates). The product range includes the dark dairy-free EZ melt compound, dark dairy-free compound chip/chunk, dark dairy-free compound soft chunk, dark dairy-free compound soft shaped chunks and the dark dairy-free bulk liquid. The products are all shelf-stable and have 100% plant-based recipes. Director, Barry Callebaut Brand Laura Bergan spoke further on the new Barry Callebaut Dairy-Free Compounds saying, "To support the plant-based revolution, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest offering, Dairy-Free Compounds. Recent successful plant-based launches met market demands with a flavour-first mentality, focusing on taste. At Barry Callebaut, we’ve taken the plant-based opportunity to a new level elevating products on indulgences that happen to be plant-based. We’re excited to see the industry expand product lines and introduce new innovative creations to cater to everyone’s lifestyle choice, across different generations.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Plant-based Chocolate:** As consumer demand for plant-based products increases, there is an opportunity for chocolate companies to create innovative and indulgent products that happen to be plant-based. - **Vegan Snacking:** As more consumers adopt vegan lifestyles, there is an opportunity for the snack industry to incorporate vegan-friendly chocolate ingredients into their products to meet the growing demand for plant-based snacking options. - **Innovative Bakery Products:** The dairy-free compounds can be used in bakery products to create unique and innovative plant-based desserts that cater to everyone’s lifestyle choice, across different generations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** The introduction of plant-based chocolate ingredients gives the confectionery industry the opportunity to expand their product lines and create more inclusive and indulgent options for consumers. - **Snack:** Incorporating vegan-friendly chocolate ingredients into snack products allows snack companies to tap into the growing demand for plant-based snacking options and cater to a wider audience of consumers. - **Bakery:** Using the dairy-free compounds, bakeries can create innovative and tasty plant-based desserts that appeal to a variety of consumers, including those with dietary restrictions or preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chef-Targeted Dairy-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callebaut-nxt.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Belgian Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-milk-chocolate.md) - [Artisanal Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lderach-vegan-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Powered Almond Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-chocolate.md) - [Indulgent Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcho.md) - [Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-free-chocolate.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Dessert Bases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprital-pure-vegan.md) - [Sustainable Plant-Based Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambiante-chocolate-flavor.md) - [Minimalist Plant-Based Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ritter-sport.md)