If you're looking for a dairy-free alternative to chocolate milk, Trader Joe's has you covered with its new Non-Dairy Chocolate Oat Beverage.
Trader Joe's is no stranger to dairy-free beverages and already has a very successful original Non-Dairy Oat Beverage. As the name suggests, this drink is not actually milk in the traditional sense, but rather a creamy drink made from water and hydrolyzed, whole, rolled oats. The new Non-Dairy Chocolate Oat Beverage is similar to the original, but also includes cocoa, cane sugar, a pinch of salt, some natural flavors, and a bit of gellan gum for thickening and flavor. "The end result is a chocolatey-brown beverage that’s creamy and sweet (but not too sweet), and, when chilled, surprisingly refreshing," Trader Joe's explains.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dairy-free Beverages
- The rise in popularity of dairy-free drinks is driving companies to create alternatives that cater to diverse dietary needs.
- Non-dairy Milk Alternative
- The development of non-dairy milk alternative drinks is creating new opportunities for companies to expand their product lines and reach different markets.
- Healthy Chocolate Beverages
- The demand for healthier alternatives to traditional chocolate milk is driving innovation in the chocolate beverage industry.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- Companies in the food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing trend towards dairy-free drinks by developing innovative, healthy and delicious milk alternatives.
- Plant-based Products
- Plant-based products can gain an advantage by offering healthy and delicious alternatives to traditional dairy-derived products.
- Health and Wellness
- The health and wellness industry can leverage the growing demand for healthier dairy-free food and beverage options by creating products that cater to specific dietary needs.
