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14 Vegan Brands That Are Revolutionizing Food

January 16, 2023 By Guest Author Mohan Raj (swagswami.com) and Edit by Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Ahoy there fellow vegans!

We know that veganism is not just another fad, but a philosophy and a way of living that have been in existence for many years grounded on ethics and we believe it is the future.

It’s apparent that the wider world has started to recognize this undeniable fact. Furthermore, the notion that veganism is a sacrifice that animal lovers make is also fast losing credibility.

It is becoming increasingly clear with research into climate change and global warming that veganism is one of the most sustainable choices moving forward.

When you see traditional dairy-based brands like Baskin Robbins start rolling out vegan options, you know for sure that veganism has gone mainstream.

In addition, we are also seeing a significant amount of venture capital investments into vegan brands that are emerging across the United States and the world.

Let us now dive into this neat list of great plant-based vegan brands that are revolutionizing food as we know it.

Vegan Meat Brands

Livestock (except birds) account for 62% of the mammal biomass on planet Earth. Add another 34% of the human population and you only have a meager 4% of wild mammals [1].

To give you another perspective, each year approximately 80 billion land animals are slaughtered [2]. These staggering statistics drive home the scale of the global meat and dairy industry. The sad fact is that these billions of farm animals are raised solely for the purpose of slaughter.

Thankfully the following vegan meat brands are making significant dents into this inhumane industry.

Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat’s line of meat-free plant-based sausages, ground beef and even steak have been a massive hit over the last few years.

Their bloody Beyond Burger gained massive praise and they’ve followed it up with an even more awesome vegan product through their Beyond Steak line. Do follow their Instagram page for regular updates about their amazing new products!

MorningStar Farms

MorningStar Farms from Kellogg’s was originally vegetarian but thanks to the efforts of PETA, MorningStar Farms has successfully converted all their products to be 100% vegan!

Their line of bacon and sausages are certain things to excite any vegan. The bacon strips are easy to cook and make for a wonderfully traditional American breakfast!

Tofurky

Thanksgiving dinners are often a vegan’s nightmare because tradition dictates that a poor turkey be slaughtered for our celebration. However, thanks to Tofurky’s 100% vegan turkey alternative, we can celebrate the holidays without harming any of these innocent birds. Isn’t that the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving?

BOCA

BOCA offers great vegan fast foods, including a vegan All-American Burger and Chik’n nuggets.

For more vegan plant-based meat substitutes click here

Dairy-free Vegan Milk Brands

Dairy milk is not only derived from an abusive industry, but there doesn’t seem to be a necessity for human consumption. It is estimated that nearly 65% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant [3].

Non-dairy vegan milk brands continue to develop flavourful & economical products each day, appealing to the masses while increasing its market share.

Let us now take a look at a few wonderful vegan plant-based milk brands.

Ripple Foods

Ripple’s line of dairy-free milk is derived from nuts and peas, thus providing a healthy source of proteins for everyone. In addition to regular flavors, they even have milk for kids with enriched nutrients for growth.

Notco

Notco is a Chilean company that is reinventing our favorite foods. Their Not Milk vegan milk is made from a combination of peas, pineapple, and surprisingly, cabbage!

You would expect a weird taste from this combination of ingredients, but boy are you in for a delicious surprise when you sip this wonderful concoction. A must-have in any kitchen!

Edensoy

Edensoy from Eden Foods is a line of soymilk that is perfect for daily use and consumption. The unsweetened Edensoy milk is a great option for baking cakes and cookies, while their fortified soymilk is excellent for kids to help with their growth.

For more vegan plant-based milk click here

Non-dairy Vegan Cheese Brands

Cheese is one of the most common ingredients in American cuisine. A great dairy-free alternative is thus a wonderful innovation that disrupts this traditionally dairy-based industry.

Vevan

Vevan’s cheese shreds are ready to cook and insanely delicious. The best part about Vevan’s vegan cheese is the melt quality. After all, melting gooey cheese is one of those things that make any pizza or burger irresistible.

Don’t forget to try their P’jack-Shred! Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Violife

Violife’s line of cheese slices, shreds, and cream cheese are the perfect alternatives to any cheese cravings and recipe requirements that you may have in your kitchen. In addition, their ‘Just like Parmesan’ is enriched with vitamin B12, a vital necessity for all vegans.

For more vegan plant-based cheese click here

Vegan Ice Cream Brands

Yes, vegan ice creams are finally here and they are absolutely fabulous. Made from a variety of plant milk, these brands are giving the world their favorite treats cruelty-free.

JD’s Vegan

Jermain Dupri, the rapper has come out with his own line of amazing JD’s Vegan ice cream that is taking the country by storm. With all the favorite American flavors including key lemon pie, JD’s is a treat for the soul!

Oatly

Oatly is a vegan milk brand and their line of oat milk-based ice creams are well made and tasty. They come in 7 creamy flavors including, you guessed it, oat!

O’My Gelato

O’My Gelato is a vegan gelato brand that delivers across the US and Australia. Their line includes the incredibly innovative cake batter flavor which is a must-try. Oh, and it’s a women-owned brand too!

For more vegan plant-based ice cream brands click here

Vegan Egg Brands

Scrambled eggs and omelets have become a staple of any breakfast the world over. Eggs are also a key ingredient in baking which makes vegan eggs a godsend for us vegans and everyone in general.

Let us take a look at the vegan egg brands that are revolutionizing this industry.

Just Egg

Just Egg is a super innovative product that is the result of years of food research and development. Their egg replacer is ready to use for any menu. Just use it as you would use any egg and you are all set!

Vegg

Vegg is another super innovative company that has come up with the world’s first vegan egg yolk. It looks and tastes just like egg yolk which would be a pleasant surprise for many.

They also have other vegan egg alternatives including vegan egg scramble, cake mix, and baking mix.

Well, that brings us to the end of this list of wonderful vegan brands that are revolutionizing the food industry.

If you are someone pondering about turning vegan, check out these 6 convincing reasons why you must go vegan. For friends from India do check out my comprehensive Indian vegan brands guide.

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References:

[1] https://ourworldindata.org/wild-mammals-birds-biomass

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_slaughter#cite_note-FAOSTAT-1

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532285/

Image credit: “Beyond Meat – Beyond Plant-Based Vegan Sausage” by Tony Webster (licensed under CC BY 2.0).

Best Plant-Based Vegan Milk Brands and Consumer Guide – ‘Mooving’ Beyond Dairy!

June 30, 2017 By Dishan Mendis and Cat Robinson Leave a Comment

The rise of a broad variety of vegan milk substitutes has offered an impressive range of convenient and healthy dairy alternatives. Not only these substitutes provide a great option for vegans but it is ideally suited for those who have lactose intolerance or milk allergies.

Some of these plant milk brands are fortified with additional nutrients such as vitamin B12, protein (soy milk), calcium, vitamin D, etc. (we have mentioned the nutrition of each product below)

With so many different brands of non-dairy milk substitutes in many flavors, you’re sure to find your favorites!

Let’s find out the best vegan milk brands, discuss nutrition, taste and a few ways to incorporate them into your diet!

Vegan Milk Nutrition (Lactose-Free Milk)

Because there are many vegan milk brands fortified with additional nutrients, this is something you may want to consider apart from flavor to determine how you’re choosing to supplement your diet with vegan milk in terms of nutrition.

Fortified dairy milk alternatives can be a good source of additional calcium, vitamin B12, protein (soy milk & hemp milk), vitamin D, iron, and vitamin A, which can especially be useful in transitioning to a vegan diet.

Make sure to read labels carefully and look at their nutritional values per serving to assist you with selecting fortified lactose-free milk to meet your needs.

To get you started, we’ve discussed and listed some famous plant-based milk brands, along with the nutritional values below.

Minimal Processing

The healthiest vegan diet is one centered on foods which are as close to their natural form as possible.

Luckily there are many dairy-free milk options available for those that prefer products which have been minimally processed.

These vegan milk brands generally include only a few simple ingredients, as well as many which are certified organic. If you’re specifically looking for certified organic brands there are few we have mentioned below and also make sure to examine labels.

Taste

Because there are many different plant sources used for non-dairy milk, there’s equally a large range of flavors to experiment with! For example, coconut and soy milk are sweeter and creamier in consistency.

Almond milk, hemp, hazelnut and other nut-based milk have, well, a slightly nutty flavor to them! Rice milk tends to be thinner and slightly sweeter than nut milk.

Flavor may differ not just by product type, but may also by different brands of non-dairy milk. Many brands offer a variety of flavors, so treat each new experience with an open mind until you find what is pleasing to your taste buds!

Options for Recipes

How you pick which plant milk to use might also be decided by what you plan to do with it! While there are many plant milk options to substitute cow’s milk in a recipe, each of those varieties may impart a slightly different flavor or deliver a different result.

For example, almond, soy, hemp, coconut, and rice milk work especially well in baked goods. Due to the thicker, creamier consistency, hazelnut milk, soy, and coconut milk make good alternatives as cream in coffee. Soy and rice milk are particularly suited to use in soups and sauces.

As with so many things to do with food, it’s up to your taste to have the final say! Play around with different plant-based vegan milk substitutes for different occasions and have fun, finding your favorites.

Best Vegan Milk Brands with Nutrition

Eden Soy Extra by Eden Foods (OCIA Certified Organic, Non-GMO)

First developed in 1983, Edensoy has a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the best quality soy milk available on the market and remains a firm favorite among the vegan community.

Their exceptional quality standards make this a trusted brand, and it’s available in a variety of flavors, sure to keep everyone in the family happy. It’s also gluten-free, Non-GMO and certified organic!

Nutrition Facts:

• 50 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 20 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 7g of protein per serving
• 215mg omega 3 and 565mg of omega 6 per serving
• 30 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving
• 25 percent of your daily Vitamin E per serving
• 15 percent of your daily iodine per serving

Silk Pure Almond Milk

This nut milk is a perfect accompaniment to breakfast cereals, for use in baking, or just for a nutritious glass of something special, that’s Non-GMO, free from gluten, eggs, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial colorants and flavorings. You’re also getting low calories with this delicious almond milk brand, with 90 calories per cup, it is still less than a glass of dairy milk!

Nutrition Facts:

• 50 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 45 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 25 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 1g of protein per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving
• 50 percent of your daily Vitamin E per serving
• 10 percent of your daily zinc per serving

Pacific Natural Original Hemp Milk

This appetizing vegan milk substitute, made from omega fatty acid rich hemp seeds, is ideal for baking and works like a charm for making light and fluffy pancakes or crumpets! Pacific Natural is also verified free from GMO ingredients, is certified Kosher Parve, and is free from gluten, soy, and yeast.

Nutrition Facts:

• 25 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 50 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 30 percent of your daily vitamin D per serving
• 3g of protein per serving
• Features a balance of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids
• 10 percent of your daily vitamin A per serving
• 4 percent of your daily vitamin E per serving

Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink (USDA Certified Organic)

Made from partially milled brown rice, this vegan milk has a delicious natural sweetness. It works particularly well in smoothies, breakfast cereals, and would be the perfect addition to a vegan rice pudding! It’s also extremely low in fat, no gluten and certified organic.

Nutrition Facts:

• 25 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 30 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 25 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 1g of protein per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving

So Delicious Organic Coconut Milk (USDA Certified Organic)

Prepared from 100% organic coconuts, this plant milk is low in sodium and also contains no added sugar. It’s perfect for use in baking (think bread pudding), delicious creamy soups (cauliflower and creamy butternut) and as an addition to your favorite Thai Green curry. So Delicious is also certified organic, verified Non-GMO and no gluten.

Nutrition Facts:

• 50 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 10 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 30 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving
• 50 percent of your daily Vitamin E per serving
• 4 percent of your daily zinc per serving
• 10 percent of your daily magnesium per serving

As we mentioned before, check the packaging carefully for the ingredient list and nutrition facts for most accurate and up-to-date information.

We hope the list above has inspired you to sample the options you have when it comes to replacing dairy milk with kinder & much better plant milk alternatives.

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