# Oat-Based Sour Creams Elmhurst's Plant-Based Sour Cream is Made with Just Six Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-03-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst-dairy-free-sour-cream References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2023/elmhurst-1925-launches-into-new-plant-based-categories-at-natural-products-expo-west-with-debut-of-first-food-innovation/) & [elmhurst1925](https://elmhurst1925.com/)  When [Elmhurst Dairy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-sour-cream) rebranded itself as Elmhurst 1925 and switched its focus from dairy to plant-based milk, it establishes itself as an industry leader with category-leading products. Now, the company is applying its expertise in formulating rich and creamy alt-milk beverages to the food category. The brand's first [dairy-free Sour Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solein-cream) is crafted with a HydroRelease method that uses only water to separate the components of a nut, grain or seed before reassembling them as a creamy, emulsion that maintains the full nutrition of the source ingredient, and without added gums or emulsifiers. This sour cream is made with [minimal ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-simple-organic), six in total, including a base of oat milk and hemp protein. For the benefit of all, the product is conveniently packaged in a squeezable pouch. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 15% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Foods:** Growing demand for plant-based dairy alternatives creates opportunities to innovate in developing new meat alternatives using unique ingredient combinations. - **Hydrorelease Method:** Further experimentation with the HydroRelease method could lead to the development of more plant-based sour cream alternatives with unique flavor profiles and increased nutritional value. - **Minimal Ingredient Foods:** Creating more foods with limited ingredients offers consumers healthy, affordable options with more transparency in labeling and opportunities for niche market dominance. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Opportunities for growth in the plant-based dairy alternative market include developing new products and appealing to a wider range of consumers who are looking for healthy and sustainable options. - **Nutrition and Wellness Industry:** Innovations in food technology will continue to shape the nutrition and wellness industry, as consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness and demand nutritious, whole foods made with sustainable methods. - **Packaged Foods Industry:** Convenient, eco-friendly packaging and transparent labeling will be crucial for companies to meet consumer demand and stand out in the competitive packaged foods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Sour Cream Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-sour-cream.md) - [Cashew-Based Sour Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sour-cream.md) - [Dairy-Free Sour Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sour-cream-alternative.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-4.md) - [Dairy-Free Sour Cream Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-and-onion-dip.md) - [Reformulated Oat Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsweetened-oat-milk.md) - [European-Style Sour Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexandre-family-farm.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Cashew Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-creamers.md) - [Low-Ingredient Unsweetened Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst-1925-unsweetened.md)