The Barry Callebaut Dairy-Free Compounds have been launched by the brand to provide brands in the confectionery, snack and bakery industries with a way to enhance their recipes with a touch of vegan-friendly chocolate. The product range includes the dark dairy-free EZ melt compound, dark dairy-free compound chip/chunk, dark dairy-free compound soft chunk, dark dairy-free compound soft shaped chunks and the dark dairy-free bulk liquid. The products are all shelf-stable and have 100% plant-based recipes.
Director, Barry Callebaut Brand Laura Bergan spoke further on the new Barry Callebaut Dairy-Free Compounds saying,
"To support the plant-based revolution, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest offering, Dairy-Free Compounds. Recent successful plant-based launches met market demands with a flavour-first mentality, focusing on taste. At Barry Callebaut, we’ve taken the plant-based opportunity to a new level elevating products on indulgences that happen to be plant-based. We’re excited to see the industry expand product lines and introduce new innovative creations to cater to everyone’s lifestyle choice, across different generations."
Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Ingredients
The Barry Callebaut Dairy-Free Compounds Come in Five Options
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Chocolate - As consumer demand for plant-based products increases, there is an opportunity for chocolate companies to create innovative and indulgent products that happen to be plant-based.
2. Vegan Snacking - As more consumers adopt vegan lifestyles, there is an opportunity for the snack industry to incorporate vegan-friendly chocolate ingredients into their products to meet the growing demand for plant-based snacking options.
3. Innovative Bakery Products - The dairy-free compounds can be used in bakery products to create unique and innovative plant-based desserts that cater to everyone’s lifestyle choice, across different generations.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The introduction of plant-based chocolate ingredients gives the confectionery industry the opportunity to expand their product lines and create more inclusive and indulgent options for consumers.
2. Snack - Incorporating vegan-friendly chocolate ingredients into snack products allows snack companies to tap into the growing demand for plant-based snacking options and cater to a wider audience of consumers.
3. Bakery - Using the dairy-free compounds, bakeries can create innovative and tasty plant-based desserts that appeal to a variety of consumers, including those with dietary restrictions or preferences.