# Flavorful Nut Beverages MALK's Plant-Based Milk Products are Made from Almonds, Cashews and Pecans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-milk References: [malkorganics](http://malkorganics.com/flavors/cashew-small/) Now that there are so many flavorful plant-based milk options on the market, many consumers are seeking alternatives to cow's milk, whether or not they are vegan, sensitive to lactose or require a portion of their diet to be dairy-free. As well as producing its own variety of unsweetened almond milk, vanilla almond milk and [unsweetened cashew milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk), one of the most unusual offersings from [MALK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsweetened-coconut) is [Maple Pecan Malk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-milk). This non-dairy beverage is made with a base of pecans that's sweetened with a combination of organic maple syrup and organic vanilla. The result is a taste that's likened to "melted pecan ice cream." In addition to being certified organic, these plant-based MALK beverages are also entirely soy-free, non-GMO, BPA-free, gluten-free and are prepared without the use of carrageenan for shelf stability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavorful Plant-based Milk Options:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market a wide range of delicious and nutritious plant-based milk alternatives. - **Maple Pecan Flavor Trend:** Potential for creating innovative plant-based beverages with unique flavors like maple pecan. - **Organic and Allergen-free Alternatives:** Demand for organic, soy-free, non-GMO, BPA-free, gluten-free plant-based milk products as a healthier and allergy-friendly choice. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Milk Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to expand the product range and market share of plant-based milk companies. - **Flavoring and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity to develop new flavor profiles and expand the beverage market with innovative plant-based milk alternatives. - **Health Food and Allergen-free Market:** Potential for growth in the health food industry by catering to consumers seeking organic and allergen-free plant-based milk products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pecan-Based Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecana.md) - [Unsweetened Plant-Based Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsweetened-coconut.md) - [Pecan Vegan Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-pkn.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malk-vanilla-almond.md) - [Clean Ingredient Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malk-organics-products.md) - [Plant-Based Pumpkin Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Flavored Coconut Creamer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malk-2.md) - [Maple Walnut Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-walnut-barista-edition.md) - [Plant-Powered Pecan Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecanmilk-creamer.md)