Slideshow: Think!, Cappello’s, and Orgain’s New Products
According to Mintel’s Global New Product Database, the number of new food and beverage releases in the US that make the keto claim has nearly doubled in the last 12 months. Between June 2019 and May 2020, the percentage of food and drink launches that were keto items was 1.2%; however, between June 2020 and May 2021, it increased to 2.3%.
Chocolate Mousse Pie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough are two new Think! Keto Protein Bars from Think!, a subsidiary of Glanbia PLC, that are aimed at extending the brand’s reach in the keto space. The gluten-free, keto-certified bars have 2 to 3 grams of net carbohydrates and 10 grams of milk and whey protein, sweetened with erythritol.
Perri Gordon, vice president and general manager of Glanbia Performance Nutrition’s Healthy Lifestyle Brands, said, “We’ve had an amazing response to our first Think! Keto Protein Bar, and our team is thrilled to expand the offering with new flavors that provide the delicious taste and high-quality ingredients people expect.” “When we introduced think! Keto Protein Bars more than a year ago, people were interested right away. Outstanding recurring business, extraordinary demand, and excellent ratings (4.9/5 stars) sales showed us that we had achieved something special with our Keto Protein Bars. They truly taste like a treat that melts-in-your mouth, while delivering high protein and keto low carb, low sugar values.”
With a crust composed of turnips, almond flour, cage-free eggs, mozzarella cheese, flaxseed, and coconut flour, Cappello’s has developed new certified keto pizzas. The selection includes Keto Cheese Pizza, Keto Buffalo Ranch Pizza, and plain Keto Pizza Crust, all of which are gluten-free by certification.
Ben Frohlichstein, co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Cappello’s, stated, “Not only do these delicious pizzas meet the basic nutritional desires of keto enthusiasts, keto diet dabblers, general low-carb seekers, and health-conscious consumers, but they are also intentionally crafted to satisfy the consumer the way a classic slice of pizza would.” “Our team at Cappello’s has drawn inspiration from those who are attempting to improve their diets as well as from the love of pizza that is ingrained in our nation’s cultural DNA.”
The new Keto-Friendly Protein & Waffle Mix from Orgain is created with pea protein, oat flour, and almond flour. With 5 grams of net carbohydrates, the gluten-free, vegan mixture is sweetened with erythritol, monk fruit, and stevia.
A new brand of plant-based cheese wedges that come individually wrapped and are certified keto by Good Planet Foods. The original, pepper jack, and smoked gouda types of the vegan, Non-GMO Project approved wedges are manufactured with coconut oil and chickpea protein. Six grams of fat and 60–70 calories are found in each wedge.
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Co-CEO of Good Planet Foods Bart Adlam stated, “The plant-based cheese segment is growing extremely fast, but the potential is far greater than we are seeing.” “We are dedicated to expanding the market by creating easy for consumers to make a sustainable choice and choose plant-based. With this innovation, we are delivering an allergen free, keto-certified, plant-based snackable cheese wedge that delivers all the creaminess, satisfaction, and taste of dairy cheese.”
With cassava flour and flax seeds, Don Pancho Authentic Mexican Foods is introducing tortillas and chips that are grain-free and keto-friendly. The goods are validated by the Non-GMO Project to be gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and soy-free. Three types of tortilla chips are available: Sea Salt, Hint of Lime, and Smoky Queso.
“We’re stepping up our tortilla game,” Don Pancho president Ricardo Baez declared. “People are searching for better-for-you and healthier solutions, such as limiting their intake of carbohydrates and using non-grain flours. Generations of families have come to love Don Pancho’s wonderful taste and texture, and these grain-free tortillas and chips give just that.