Almond Opportunities: Almond Cheese

Nut cheese, specifically almond cheese, is a dairy-free cheese alternative that is becoming increasingly popular in the food industry. Many manufacturers are turning to almond cheese recipes to offer consumers plant-based options that are packed with more nutrition. Plus, with the right almonds, you can maintain a customized texture and a delicious, nutty, and clean taste. From sliced to shredded to blocked to spreadable cheese, the possibilities with almonds are endless.

The Value of Almonds & Almond Products

Almonds are one of the most innovative ingredients in today's dairy-free market. Their versatility is utilized to create high-quality alternatives to products like dairy cheese. A single almond is packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals like vitamin E and magnesium, offering more nutritional value than other dairy-free options. They are an excellent source of energy and can seamlessly fit into any diet.

Production Method

The key to high-quality almond cheese? It all starts with almond paste. As a global leader in the production of almond ingredients including almond paste, trust Harris Woolf Almonds. We offer transparent, reliable, and customized processing solutions to open up almond possibilities to chefs, R&D specialists, buyers, and health and wellness brands of all kinds.

Processing Clean Almond Paste

HWA raw almonds are mechanically sorted before being pasteurized and roasted. To create our almond paste and butter, the roasted almonds are next milled into a paste and cooled. Our innovative process utilizes almonds that are guaranteed Kosher, non-GMO, SQF Certified, and Halal.

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Packaging

Labeled with product name, allergen declaration, processor name, address, weight, kosher symbol, date of manufacture, date of expiry, and lot number, our almond paste and butter units are packaged in one of two ways: The first is 450 lb fiber drums with a tamper-proof lid cover. This includes 4 drums per pallet. Our other packaging option is 30 lb net plastic pails, again with a tamper-proof lid and with 36 pails per pallet.

The Global Plant-Based Market

According to Bloomberg, the plant-based foods market is projected to "make up to 7.7% of the global protein market by 2030, with a value of over $162 billion, up from $29.4 billion in 2020..." With changes in consumer eating patterns and diet trends, many manufacturers are looking to take advantage of this growing consumer base.

Almonds, in products like almond milk, cheese, protein powder, and baked goods are becoming widely adopted by consumers for their nutritional value, familiar texture, and amazing taste.

An Appealing Cheese Texture

With different texture capabilities, almonds are increasingly becoming the go-to for many vegan cheeses. When blended into our almond paste, they have a creamy and smooth texture that is similar to that of dairy-based cheese. This texture is achieved because almonds are high in oil and when they are ground or blended, the oil is released and helps to create a creamy and smooth consistency. The versatility of almond paste continues to grow its demand and success in the food and beverage industry. If you're looking to take advantage of this ingredient solution, ensure your company is using sustainably sourced, reliable, and clean almond paste or butter.

Offering a Clean, Versatile Flavor

Almonds can help emulate a variety of popular cheese flavors from sharp cheddar cheese to mozzarella, parmesan, and more. Our almond mixture can be complemented by a long list of ingredients, from salt to nutritional yeast to garlic powder, citric acid, and more, to bring you the exact flavor and end product you're looking for. With a nutty, mild taste, you can rely on our almond paste to seamlessly fit into your shredded, sliced, blocked, or creamy cheese recipe. Additionally, the natural sweetness of almonds can help to balance out the acidity in other ingredients, such as lemon juice or lactic acid, which is often used in vegan cheese recipes.

Quality Cheese-Based Products

By using almond cheese in their formulates, manufacturers can attract a wider range of customers and differentiate their products from their competitors.

Almond cheese can be used in a variety of recipes such as pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, and salads, adding a new dimension of flavor and texture.

Harris Woolf Almonds

Since 1989, HWA has been a leader in the global almond market, offering innovation and helping to build some of today's most recognizable plant-based products. Whether you're looking for the best bulk almond butter to formulate your almond cheese recipe, almond flour, protein powder, oil, and more, we offer clean and simple ingredients. Contact our customer service team of experts and find your customized ingredient solution.

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