Most plant-based cheese alternatives are made from nuts but OATzarella is a dairy-free option that sets itself apart as an oat milk cheese wheel. The plant-based cheese alternative is uniquely made with steel-cut oats, extra virgin olive oil, agar agar, sea salt and tapioca flour, and is available in varieties like Original and Italian Herb. The cheese alternatives are said to have a mild flavor that can be enjoyed on their own or with other ingredients for snacks and meals. Notably, these products are free from the top eight allergens and soon, shredded oat milk cheese alternatives will be available.
Now that many cafes are adopting oat milk alternatives, consumers are also enjoying oat milk in everything from dairy-free chocolates and yogurt substitutes to frozen desserts.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Oat-based Cheese Alternatives
- The trend of oat-based cheese alternatives made from plant-based ingredients for those who are allergic to nuts.
- Dairy-free Products
- The trend of dairy-free materials being used in different products ranging from chocolates to frozen desserts, milk, and yogurt.
- Allergen-free Products
- The trend of developing allergen-free products for consumers who are allergic to common ingredients.
Where This Applies
- Food Manufacturing
- Opportunities for food manufacturers to come up with innovative products made from plant-based ingredients like oat milk that are also allergen-free.
- Cafes and Restaurants
- Opportunities for cafes and restaurants to offer a variety of products made from oat milk and other dairy-free materials to consumers.
- Retail Industry
- Opportunities for the retail industry to stock and offer oat milk and dairy-free products as a part of their inventory.
