Trader Joe's recently introduced a new ready-to-drink product called the 'Organic Cold Brew Mocha Nut Latte,' which boasts a creamy base of almonds and cashews. The bottled beverage product also includes organic ground coffee beans, cocoa powder and dates, plus Himalayan pink salt, vanilla beans and cinnamon for added taste.
After the ingredient have been blended, Trader Joe's notes that the non-dairy drink undergoes High Pressure Processing (HPP), which is described as "a cold, water-pressure-based alternative to heat pasteurization."
The new vegan-friendly nut-based beverage converges the of-the-moment popularity of dairy-free drinks with cold brew beverages, offering a satisfying, healthy and refreshing alternatives to many conventional latte options on the market. In general, healthy nut-based milk and lattes are currently coming into the spotlight as protein-rich alternatives to conventional dairy products.
Nut-Based Bottled Lattes
Trader Joe's Organic Cold Brew Mocha Nut Latte Has a Cashew-Almond Base
Trend Themes
1. Nut-based Beverages - The trend of nut-based beverages as a healthy and protein-rich alternative to dairy is on the rise.
2. Cold Brew Beverages - Cold brew coffee is growing in popularity and can be used as a base for various beverage innovations.
3. High Pressure Processing - HPP is a potential innovation opportunity for food and beverage industries looking for alternatives to heat pasteurization.
Industry Implications
1. Dairy Alternatives - The dairy alternatives industry can explore the use of nut-based milk as a healthier and plant-based option for latte beverages.
2. Coffee and Beverage - The coffee and beverage industry can innovate products using cold brew as a base and nut-based milk as a healthier alternative to dairy.
3. Food Processing - The food processing industry can explore the potential use of HPP as an alternative to heat pasteurization in creating healthier beverages and food products.