Plant based lifestyles are entrenched now (a good thing)...since our "half and half slayer" reviews- a few years back.
IMO-most important factor that gathers fans-the taste. Which is why oat based liquids are a fav choice of baristas and coffee drinkers...the consistency and steam-ability resemble dairy based milks-but are even better.
Another persuading big bonus-sustainability-better for the planet plant based anything is often a reason people try oat milk in the first place.
AND THEN the texture/flavor winning combo- has them as repeat consumers.
New this year- oat milk is offered at practically every coffee chain we've visited ...as these destinations are often the first place folks try out a plant based alternative.
At the Fancy Food Show...highlights:
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| Since intro-ed to ELMHURST 1925 plant based milks at a media event-this company has introduced a slew of coffee enhancer liquids (that btw work with that late night snack staple-a bowl of cereal too). Creamy tasty with the right texture- Milked OATS is made without gums or emulsifiers-like carragennan (an ingredient to avoid but commonly found in so called 'healthy' plant based foods). Added bonus-nut free, vegan, dairy free (obvs), gluten-free, non-GMO verified, Kosher, It's made with just five pronounceable ingredients and the oats are zero-waste processed via a unique way= a patented "HydroRelease"-that maintains the nutritional value (anti-oxidants, soluble/insoluble fibers) of the oats -like in the above pictured Milked Oats. Added plus-Elmhurst 1925 creaminess does NOT have the added plant oils of other brands (like yech canola or palm oil)... Super handy-this shelf stable certified Forest Stewardship Council recyclable packaging- lasts for months. Widely available IRL - and online ...in our fav version too-unsweetened that has only 3 ingredients-filtered water, oats, salt. |
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| Happy Planet's Barista Edition of oat milk...non-GMO certified, dairy-soy-nut FREE. |
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| Yes-even top makers of Cold Brew coffees have embraced Oat Milk as their choice of 'milk' in their ready to drink beverages. From Chameleon Cold-Brew specialists-out of Austin TX...smooth sips of their tasty low- acid free coffee- with Oat milk. USDA Organic too. A new product...soon to launch in original and dark chocolate flavors. |
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| At the Fancy Food Show-incubator alley section-a really really new product-OATÉ Oat Milk Frozen (non-dairy dessert) samples...in Café Au Last. There are a few oat milk based frozen desserts-but not in this delicious flavor. Creamy and smooth with authentic rich taste-with s the texture of ice cream...vegan, nut, gluten, dairy and egg FREE. |