Nestlé has unveiled its latest innovation for its plant-based products: a milk alternative that combines a blend of oat and fava.
By combining oat and fava, the plant-based milk alternative has 5g of protein per serving, and all the amino acids needed in a person’s diet to ensure high-quality protein. Described as having a mild, nutty taste and smooth texture, the beverage can be used on its own or as a replacement for milk, such as on cereal.
Christoph Bolten, Head of the Nestlé Institute of Food Sciences, said: “Fava beans are a great source of protein, which is why we are exploring their use in different types of plant-based alternatives. While developing the product, we selected the fava bean variety, that would bring the most complete nutritional elements to the recipe.”
Nestlé offers a range of plant-based products made from ingredients such as peas, rice, oat, soy, coconut, and almonds. The company is also exploring the next generation of plant-based ingredients, including fava, while considering different functional, nutritional, and sustainability aspects.
“As interest in plant-based beverages continues to rise, we’re thrilled to expand our natural bliss portfolio beyond the creamer aisle to introduce our first-ever ready-to-drink Oat Milk,” said Daniel Jhung, President of Beverage at Nestlé USA.
“We know our consumers seek products that are both delicious and nutritious, and this offering delivers with a first-to-market blend of oat and fava bean protein that offers more protein than the leading oat milk brand, less sugar than dairy milk, and can be enjoyed in several ways, at any time of day.”
The oat and fava plant-based beverages will initially launch in grocery stores across the US in two varieties – natural bliss Oat Milk Original and Unsweetened.
