Clive's Purely Plants, the Devon-based vegan pie maker, recently launched the UK's "first-ever" vegan quiche Lorraine – a traditional quiche typically made with Bacon, cheese, caramelized onions, and other fillings.
The Clive's 100% plant-based quiche Lorraine is made from a unique blend of okara (the whey from making soya blend) and Kala Namak, a sulphurous rock salt to mimic the texture of a traditional quiche. The quiche Lorraine boasts maple-cured locally sourced tempeh pieces, seasoned with paprika and marjoram and topped with a slice of tomato.
Managing Director at Clive’s Pies Esther Pearson said: "Clive’s have been at the forefront of plant-based innovation for 30 years and we are delighted to be leading the way once again with these vegan quiches."Our clever Clive’s team have perfected the recipes and we are very proud of the results. Honestly, with food like these quiches, it makes plant-based eating really easy and tasty."
The delicious new plant-based quiche from Clive's Purely Plants is now available nationwide at retailers like Waitrose, TheVeganKind and Frozenly.
UK-Inspired Plant-Based Pies
Clive's Purely Plants Launched a Vegan Quiche Lorraine
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Quiches - The rise of plant-based diets and lifestyles is driving innovation in the quiche market, with opportunities for further ingredient substitutions and new flavor profiles.
2. Mimicking Traditional Textures - The use of innovative ingredient substitutes, such as whey and sulphurous rock salt, to mimic the texture and taste of traditionally non-vegan dishes presents opportunities for plant-based alternatives across food and beverage industries.
3. Local Sourcing - The trend towards locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients presents an opportunity for food producers to appeal to increasingly eco-conscious consumers, both in the plant-based and non-plant-based markets.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food - Innovations in plant-based food present opportunities to capture a growing market of health-conscious and eco-conscious consumers who may be seeking alternatives to traditional meat and dairy-based dishes.
2. Bakery - The bakery industry can benefit from the trend towards innovative ingredient substitutions and plant-based alternatives, with opportunities for new pastry products and pastry fillings to cater to vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian consumers.
3. Grocery Retail - As consumer demand for plant-based and eco-friendly products increases, grocery retailers can capitalize on this trend by stocking and promoting products that align with these values and target emerging segments of the market.