From meatballs to meat sauces, it's fair to say that the traditional Italian pasta products outweigh vegan pasta options at the supermarket. However, Kite Hill is evening out the playing field with innovations like its Spinach or Mushroom Ricotta Ravioli.
Since ricotta cheese typically comes from an animal source, Kite Hill created its own vegan-friendly ricotta from a base of almond milk. This creamy whipped ricotta is combined with ingredients like garlic and vegetables before being stuffed into the pasta squares. From the outside, the look of the pasta could pass as a traditional ravioli.
On a larger scale, inventive products like these demonstrate a few of the ways brands are reintroducing beloved products like milk, eggnog, jerky as options that will be compatible with a cruelty-free and vegan diet.
Vegan Ricotta Ravioli
Kite Hill's Vegan Pasta is Stuffed with Almond Milk Ricotta
Trend Themes
1. Vegan Pasta Products - Plant-based varieties of traditional Italian pasta products are being created, offering opportunities for vegan innovation.
2. Alternative Dairy Products - Brands are creating plant-based dairy alternatives to traditional animal-based products, such as almond milk ricotta.
3. Cruelty-free Food Alternatives - Companies are introducing plant-based alternatives to traditionally animal-based foods, giving consumers more vegan options.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can explore the creation of plant-based alternatives to traditional animal-based food options.
2. Dairy Industry - The dairy industry could benefit from exploring the production of alternative dairy products made from plant-based sources.
3. Vegan Retail - The rise in demand for vegan food options creates opportunities for vegan retailers to offer innovative plant-based food options.