Alt-dairy company Armored Fresh has unveiled two new additions to its plant-based cheese line-up: Grated Parmesan, and Grated Kimchi Parmesan.

The dairy-free Grated Parmesan, made with oat milk, is described as ‘rich and nutty,’ offering a ‘mild umami finish’ well-suited for adding to pasta, pizza, garlic bread, soups, salads and more.

Additionally, the Kimchi Parmesan – claimed to be the first of its kind – combines the spicy and umami notes of kimchi with the savoury taste of parmesan. It can enhance various dishes including pizza, pasta and tacos, aiming to offer consumers an exciting new flavour profile.

During the creation of its parmesan line, Armored Fresh developed a patented technology that mimics the traditional process of grating aged cheese, rather than using spray-drying methods typical of plant-based alternatives.

According to the brand, this enables it to achieve the authentic taste and texture of dairy parmesan, in line with its mission to provide sustainable, flavourful, accessible and versatile plant-based alternatives.

Rudy Yoo, founder and CEO of Armored Fresh, commented: “Parmesan is a household staple for many meals, and we worked hard to make sure our Grated Parmesan could match the texture and taste of classic cheese”.

“Inspired by the idea of adding instant flavour and texture to meals, we created grated Kimchi Parmesan. It’s unlike anything on the market, blending a new cultural flavour with parmesan to elevate a classic sustainably.”

The two new cheeses are non-GMO, gluten-free and fully plant-based, like all products available in Armored Fresh’s portfolio. They have initially launched via Armored Fresh’s website and will roll out to Walmart and Amazon before the end of the year.

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