Vegan ice cream, an option for those seeking health and flavor

A scoop of creamy vegan pistachio ice cream

The Delicious Rise of Vegan Ice Cream

Vegan ice cream is no longer just for those who avoid animal products. Thanks to a growing variety of creamy bases and innovative flavors, it now tastes more and more like regular ice cream. Consequently, this new type of frozen dessert now appeals to vegetarians and health-conscious consumers alike.

Why is Vegan Ice Cream So Popular?

Different manufacturers have ventured into new flavors and techniques to satisfy a growing group of consumers. For instance, its popularity is driven by several key trends:

  • Healthier Choices: Many people now want to avoid dairy or simply make healthier choices. Therefore, vegan ice cream often provides a delicious, lower-fat alternative.
  • Flavor Innovation: In its early days, most dairy-free ice cream was soy-based. However, a new wave of vegan cuisine has introduced incredible bases made from coconut, bananas, nut butters, and even hemp milk.
  • Dietary Inclusivity: Furthermore, ice cream parlors and restaurants now recognize the need to cater to a wider range of dietary needs, making high-quality vegan options a menu staple.

The Challenge: Achieving Perfect Creaminess

The greatest challenge for ice cream masters is to achieve a consistency similar to traditional ice cream while avoiding animal-based ingredients. The texture and quality of the base ingredients are key to creating popular, sought-after products that are both creamy and delicious without compromise.

The AussieBlends® Solution: A Versatile Vegan Mix

AussieBlends® offers a tremendous, lactose-free cream base to solve this very challenge. In fact, we designed our versatile vegan mix to be combined with your choice of dairy-free milk. You can use it with:

  • Coconut Milk
  • Almond Milk
  • Soy Milk or Rice Milk
  • Even traditional Dairy for other applications!

In addition, we crafted this mix to perform perfectly in Liquid Nitrogen, Rolled Ice Cream, and Soft Serve machines, making it a preferred choice among professional ice cream lovers.

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