# Aged Plant-Based Black Ash Miyoko's Creamery Boasts a Vegan Cheese Wheel, with Perfect Texture By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-wheel References: [miyokos](https://miyokos.com/collections/vegan-cheese-wheel/products/black-ash-cheese) This aged vegan cheese wheel is bound to capture consumer attention on the shelf. Coated with Black Ash, the product exhibits a refined texture that is "dense, smooth, [and] creamy." The taste of the product also stands out with a "mildly tangy, buttery sweetness." [Miyoko's Creamery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-taco-blend-seasoned-shreds), which is based in Sonoma, California, fermented cashew cream with live cultures to achieve the flavor and texture quality of the vegan cheese wheel. In addition to being dairy- and lactose-free, the product also does not include any cholesterol, gluten, and soy. It is non-GMO, as well. The company also suggests possible pairings and recipes for the vegan cheese wheel. An example of this would be the [Vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-vegan-pizza-mozzarella) Black Ash & Pear Crostini. Image Credit: Miyoko's Creamery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aged Vegan Cheese:** An opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in the development of new flavors and textures for aged vegan cheese products. - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** There is a potential for disruptive innovation in creating plant-based cheese alternatives that mimic the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese. - **Vegan Gourmet Foods:** Disruptive innovation possibilities exist in the expansion of vegan gourmet food options, offering high-quality products that appeal to a wider range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vegan Food Industry:** The vegan food industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for innovative and high-quality dairy alternatives. - **Plant-based Cheese Industry:** The plant-based cheese industry can benefit from investing in research and development to create innovative products with unique flavors and textures. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** The gourmet food industry can tap into the vegan market by offering vegan-friendly options that match the taste and quality of traditional gourmet products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Dairy-Free Jalapeño Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread.md) - [French-Style Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss.md) - [Surface-Ripened Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jay-joy-albert.md) - [Plant-Powered Spreadable Crèmes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brie-creme.md) - [Creamy Vegan Cheese Mimics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilchester.md) - [Spiced Plant-Based Taco Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-taco-blend-seasoned-shreds.md) - [Plant-Powered Aged Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umyum.md) - [Real Smoked Cheese Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-smoked-cheese-wheels.md)