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 A Chilled Treat Favored by All?

 If there is a need, there will be a market. One of the
 reasons behind this rapid improvement of water-based ice
 creams is because of the growing need for a dairy-free option
 and a healthier indulgence as more people pay attention to
 what they eat and how they live their life.
  Because water base is dairy-free, it is more ‘user-friend-
 ly’ to people who are intolerant to cow’s milk. It also provides
 an alternative choice to the public in general. “I feel that
 sorbet has gained much popularity as it is low in fat due to the
 lack of dairy content,” said Chan.
  In fact, dairy-free ice cream/gelato is a growing new
 trend. According to the research report by Grand View Re-
 search, an international research and consulting company, the
 global dairy-free ice cream market size was valued at US$455.9
 million in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 14.8
 per cent over the forecast period.
 In 2014, Unilever had already launched its dairy-free
 brand — Talenti Gelato e Sorbetto to increase its share of this
 rising market. On the other hand, a few small artisan ice cream
 shops also provide one or two water-based ice cream flavors
 to attract more customers. For example, California-based ar-
 tisan ice cream brand Nancy’s Fancy has two water-based ice
 creams — coconut and chocolate — among all 13 flavors to
 give customers more choices in organic ice cream.






               Meanwhile other artisan brands focus only on wa-  that it is very easy to oxidize. By adding the right amount of
           ter-based ice cream. SorBabes is a good example. Starting in   stabilizer and with the right temperature, the oxidization can
           2013, the brand only uses fruits and nut butter to create   be omitted. Moreover, FABBRI found out that adding salt can
           healthy vegan sorbets. So far, SorBabes has already developed   make the flavor of tasteless avocado stand out.
           12  different  flavors  of  water-based  ice  cream.  “SorBabes    If you pay attention to the chocolate market, you will
           delivers a dessert option with clean ingredients, bold flavor   realize that some chocolate flavors are water-based and di-
           and a balance of sweetness. Depending on one’s dietary needs,   verse in tastes. The creamy texture will make you forget about
           SorBabes can be a smart alternative to ice cream, gelato, or   it containing no milk at all.
           frozen yoghurt,” as SorBabes describes itself online.  Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Sigep 2020 was
                                                         held in Rimini in Italy where we saw piles of new wa-
           So, What’s Next?                              ter-based gelatos, ranging from fruits to chocolates and
                                                         spices like chili and ginger. By showcasing innovations in
               When asked about new products, Mora told us that   production techniques and flavor development, water-based
           FABBRI will launch their water-based avocado flavor this   frozen treats are surely on the rise thanks to the growing
           year in Europe. Avocado itself already has a solid and creamy   awareness of being healthier. But, here is a question, will
           texture, which makes it a perfect candidate for water-based   water base earn back the glory it held in ancient Egypt and
           ice cream. However, the biggest disadvantage of avocado is   Rome thousands of years ago?



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