At Expo East 2023, Sweet Tahini unveiled oat milk frozen desserts with tahini and unique flavors like Cardamom Pistachio and Cinnamon Date. These indulgent non-dairy desserts made with sesame butter are said to be rich and nutty in terms of taste, as well as supremely creamy.
"We know that everybody understands tahini is a key ingredient in hummus and is used in a savory sauce for falafel, but we wanted to show that in the Middle East, we use tahini in so many sweet products, like halva," said Founder Hila Krikov.
As consumers look for ice cream products made with alternative ingredients, they're opening themselves up to creatively formulated recipes that go beyond the usual alt-milk ingredients.
Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts
Sweet Tahini Makes Pints with a Creamy Oat Milk and Tahini Base
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Ingredient Ice Cream - Consumers are seeking ice cream products made with alternative ingredients, creating opportunities for creatively formulated recipes beyond the usual alt-milk ingredients.
2. Tahini-infused Desserts - Sweet Tahini introduced tahini-infused oat milk frozen desserts with unique flavors like Cardamom Pistachio and Cinnamon Date, offering a rich and nutty taste paired with supreme creaminess.
3. Middle Eastern Sweet Products - Sweet Tahini aims to showcase the versatility of tahini by incorporating it into sweet products like halva, highlighting the Middle Eastern influence in dessert innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Frozen Desserts - The frozen desserts industry can explore the potential of incorporating tahini and other alternative ingredients to cater to consumers' growing demand for unique and indulgent non-dairy desserts.
2. Plant-based Foods - The plant-based foods industry can take advantage of the growing trend towards alternative ingredients by developing innovative products that incorporate tahini into their recipes.
3. Expo and Trade Shows - Expo East 2023 served as a platform for Sweet Tahini to introduce their tahini-infused frozen desserts and showcase the emerging trend of alternative ingredient ice cream to industry professionals and potential partners.