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Cheesy Plant-Based Spreads

Melt Organics' Cheese-Like Spreads are Made with Chickpeas & Red Lentil

— March 12, 2020 — Lifestyle
Melt Organic is introducing a pair of cheesy plant-based spreads in the form of versatile flavors like Mozzarella Garlic Herb and Spicy Queso. The non-dairy, organic spreads are said to be full of cheesy flavor yet are actually made from protein-packed ingredients like chickpeas and red lentil. Like cheese products, these ones can be found in a store's refrigerated deli case.

As well as helping to accommodate people with dietary restrictions, these cheese-like spreads offer nutritional value to consumers who are focused on health and plant-powered eating in general. A variety of cheese alternatives are being introduced in the form of hard or shredded "cheeses," as well as dips, spreads and sauces that can easily be substituted for their popular dairy counterparts.


Image Credit: Melt Organic
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Spreads - Opportunities for developing new flavors and combinations of healthy, protein-packed plant-based spreads that mimic the taste, texture, and functionality of traditional cheese spreads.
2. Cheese Alternatives - Opportunities to develop new forms and types of cheese alternatives, such as hard or shredded 'cheeses,' dips, spreads, and sauces that mimic the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese products.
3. Health-focused Eating - Opportunities for developing plant-based, healthy cheese alternatives that cater to a growing consumer trend toward more health-focused and plant-powered eating habits.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Foods - Plant-based foods industry can capitalize on the increased demand for dairy-free cheese alternatives that appeal to health-conscious consumers with dietary restrictions.
2. Dairy Alternatives - Dairy alternatives industry can attract more consumers by innovating and creating plant-based dairy alternatives that taste and feel like conventional cheese products.
3. Snack Food Industry - Snack food industry can take advantage of the increased demand for healthy snack options by exploring new plant-based, protein-packed cheese-like spreads, dips, and sauces that can be used as a healthy snack or meal component.
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