# Goat's Milk Caramels Big Picture Farm Uses an Alternative to Cow's Milk in Its Sweets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-caramels References: [bigpicturefarm](http://www.bigpicturefarm.com/farm-store/individual-caramels) Vermont's Big Picture Farm distinguishes itself by creating its [milk caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-coffee-creamer) with milk from goats rather than cows. While the caramel from creamy goat's milk produces a unique flavor base on its own, Big Picture Farm enriches the sweets with gourmet flavor options like Cocoa Latte, Brown Butter Bourbon and Wild Chocolate Mint. These sophisticated varieties add new interest to traditional milk caramel products. Most consumers are familiar with seeing goat cheese in the aisles of supermarkets, but [alternative dairy products from goats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goats-milk-pates) and sheep are also beginning to appear as the feature ingredients in snack, dessert and beverage products. In comparison to cow's milk, goat's milk is a richer source of vitamins and minerals, easier to digest and appeals to consumers who seek out dairy products with a greater emphasis on health and sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Alternative Dairy Products:** The use of goat's milk as an alternative to cow's milk is gaining popularity in snack, dessert, and beverage products, offering a unique flavor and health benefits. - **Gourmet Flavor Options:** Companies like Big Picture Farm are enriching milk caramels with gourmet flavors like Cocoa Latte, Brown Butter Bourbon, and Wild Chocolate Mint, creating new and sophisticated varieties. - **Health and Sustainability Focus:** Consumers are increasingly seeking dairy products that prioritize health and sustainability, and goat's milk satisfies these requirements with its rich source of vitamins and minerals and easier digestion. ### Where This Applies - **Snack and Dessert:** Goat's milk is being used as a feature ingredient in snack and dessert products, providing a unique flavor profile and health benefits. - **Beverage:** Alternative dairy products from goats and sheep are appearing in beverage products, appealing to consumers who prioritize health and sustainability. - **Gourmet Confections:** Gourmet flavor options in milk caramels, like those offered by Big Picture Farm, are disrupting the confectionery industry by adding new interest to traditional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Cherry Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-cherry-goat-cheese.md) - [Coffee-Donut Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-donuts-goat-cheese.md) - [Coated Alt Milk Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocomels-caramel-bites.md) - [Dairy-Free Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-goat-cheese.md) - [Sweet Smoky Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-chipotle-goat-cheese.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermont-creamery-strawberry-spritz.md) - [Consumer-Driven Flavored Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laclare-creamery.md) - [Goat Milk Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-fresh-raw-goat-milk.md) - [Creamy Vegan Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-caramel.md)