UMYUM was born out of necessity and experimentation with plant-based cheesemaking after co-founders Katherine and Baz Corden discovered their newborn’s dairy intolerance. Now, UMYUM serves up products like Monroe, a white-rind Camembert-style inspired by French classics, but made from the cashew kernel. Other simple, whole food ingredients go into making the inventive, nutrient-dense dairy-free cheese, such as water, salt and cultures—and no added oils, starches, fillers or artificial flavors are to be found here. Flavor-wise, Monroe is described as "charming, subtle and unmistakable with its bloomy rind, earthy, sweet tones and a creamy finish."
Alongside Monroe, its signature aged cheese, UMYUM offers several dairy-alternative soft cheeses that add interest to cheeseboards with bold flavors like Za’atar & Spices, Chutney & Saffron, and Coffee & Pepper.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Plant-based Aged Cheeses
- UMYUM's use of whole foods like cashew kernels in plant-based aged cheeses showcases a shift towards healthier, dairy-free alternatives that disrupt traditional cheese production.
- Clean Label Innovations
- The absence of oils, starches, fillers, or artificial flavors in UMYUM's products reflects a growing consumer demand for clean label, ingredient-transparent food offerings.
- Gourmet Dairy Alternatives
- UMYUM's variety of bold-flavored, dairy-free cheeses presents opportunities in the gourmet dairy alternative market as consumers seek unique and sophisticated plant-based options.
Sectors Adopting This
- Dairy Alternatives
- The creation of Camembert-style cheeses from nuts like cashews offers significant innovation potential in the expanding dairy alternatives industry.
- Health-focused Foods
- UMYUM's nutrient-dense cheese options align with the health-focused industry's move towards nutritious plant-based offerings devoid of unnecessary additives.
- Specialty Foods
- Specialty food markets can be transformed by UMYUM's introduction of distinctive flavored plant-based cheeses that cater to refined palates and dietary restrictions.
