Plant-based cheesemakers have long been on a mission to replicate the experience of eating dairy-based cheeses. Armored Fresh has taken a giant step toward that goal, announcing it has filed a new patent for manufacturing technology that accurately replicates the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese in grated form.
"This technological development is a significant milestone in our mission to create delicious, sustainable, zero-dairy cheese options for consumers of all dietary preferences,” said Rudy Yoo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “With this patented process, Armored Fresh will continue to prove that zero-dairy cheese is not just an alternative, but a truly enjoyable option that everyone can easily enjoy. We are empowered by our dedication to providing nutritious, plant-based options to consumers around the world to evolve and innovate in the journey toward a more sustainable and delicious future."
A press release explained that Armored Fresh has set a new standard in the zero-dairy cheese industry by introducing slices, shreds, and spreads that rival the taste, texture, and aroma of dairy-based cheese. Now, the company has successfully developed a new technology that replicates the flavor and texture of natural cheese.
This proprietary technology is highly differentiated in the market as it mimics the process of grating a hard aged cheese rather than the commonly used process for plant-based cheeses of spray drying the product. Armored Fresh first creates zero-dairy Parmesan cheese blocks before physically grating the blocks. By replicating the traditional cheese-making process, Armored Fresh is able to achieve the authentic taste and texture of traditional grated cheese.
This patented technology is the result of Armored Fresh's ongoing research and development. The upcoming grated Parmesan cheese line from Armored Fresh—which is set to launch this fall—will be the first product to incorporate this technology.
All Armored Fresh cheeses are Non-GMO and made 100 percent from plants. Armored Fresh cheeses are sold at select retailers nationwide, including Kroger, Fresh Thyme Market, Town and Country Foods, and Fred Meyer, as well as foodservice partners, like Bareburger.
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