When Elmhurst Dairy rebranded itself as Elmhurst 1925 and switched its focus from dairy to plant-based milk, it establishes itself as an industry leader with category-leading products. Now, the company is applying its expertise in formulating rich and creamy alt-milk beverages to the food category.
The brand's first dairy-free Sour Cream is crafted with a HydroRelease method that uses only water to separate the components of a nut, grain or seed before reassembling them as a creamy, emulsion that maintains the full nutrition of the source ingredient, and without added gums or emulsifiers.
This sour cream is made with minimal ingredients, six in total, including a base of oat milk and hemp protein. For the benefit of all, the product is conveniently packaged in a squeezable pouch.
Oat-Based Sour Creams
Elmhurst's Plant-Based Sour Cream is Made with Just Six Ingredients
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Foods - Growing demand for plant-based dairy alternatives creates opportunities to innovate in developing new meat alternatives using unique ingredient combinations.
2. Hydrorelease Method - Further experimentation with the HydroRelease method could lead to the development of more plant-based sour cream alternatives with unique flavor profiles and increased nutritional value.
3. Minimal Ingredient Foods - Creating more foods with limited ingredients offers consumers healthy, affordable options with more transparency in labeling and opportunities for niche market dominance.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food Industry - Opportunities for growth in the plant-based dairy alternative market include developing new products and appealing to a wider range of consumers who are looking for healthy and sustainable options.
2. Nutrition and Wellness Industry - Innovations in food technology will continue to shape the nutrition and wellness industry, as consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness and demand nutritious, whole foods made with sustainable methods.
3. Packaged Foods Industry - Convenient, eco-friendly packaging and transparent labeling will be crucial for companies to meet consumer demand and stand out in the competitive packaged foods industry.