Swiss chocolatier Lindt is introducing oat-based milk chocolate bars that trade traditional dairy ingredients for a plant-based substitute. The rich and creamy bars are being introduced in varieties like Smooth and Hazelnut, which put a vegan-friendly spin on the Lindt Classic Recipe.
The pair of certified vegan chocolate bars are made with gluten-free oat milk and almond paste, and they include a label that makes what differentiates them clear.
A variety of confectionery companies are now creating creamy, plant-based milk chocolate bars as an alternative to dark chocolate options, which can often be bitter in taste. Thanks to the use of alternative beverages as the base of these products, the result is milky chocolate that has all of the qualities people love, with less of the environmental impact.
Oat-Based Milk Chocolate Bars
Lindt's Vegan Chocolate Bars are Made with Oats in Place of Dairy
Trend Themes
1. Oat-based Milk Chocolate - The creation of oat-based milk chocolate bars as a vegan-friendly spin on classic chocolate recipes presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing demand for plant-based products.
2. Plant-based Confectionery - The trend of creating creamy, plant-based milk chocolate bars as an alternative to dark chocolate options presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing demand for plant-based products.
3. Gluten-free Chocolate - The introduction of gluten-free oat milk and almond paste in the oat-based chocolate bars presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing demand for gluten-free products.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The trend of creating oat-based milk chocolate bars presents an opportunity for confectionery companies to create innovative products in response to growing demand for plant-based and gluten-free options.
2. Plant-based Food - The trend of creating plant-based milk chocolate bars presents an opportunity for the plant-based food industry to expand its offerings beyond traditional products like tofu and veggie burgers.
3. Gluten-free Products - The introduction of gluten-free oat milk and almond paste in the oat-based chocolate bars presents an opportunity for companies in the gluten-free food industry to expand their offerings beyond bread and pasta.