Plant-based milk has been round for fairly a while, however now they’re greater and higher than ever. Whereas it initially catered to a distinct segment viewers — to fulfil the rising demand for dairy-free alternate options — there was a rising curiosity out there, even for many who aren’t that into plant milk. On this case, we’re zooming on the newly launched oat milk model from Singapore, Oatside.
Founding father of Oatside, Benedict Lim
Credit score: Oatside
At first thought, you may assume that it’s simply any oat milk model, however for probably the most half, it’s something however abnormal. In any other case generally known as the primary full-stack oat milk model from Singapore, the Oatside was based by 31-year-old Benedict Lim — former Chief Monetary Officer at Kraft Heinz Indonesia — in 2020, amidst the pandemic. The founder shared that he began the Oatside through the lockdown, the place he experimented with making his personal oat milk at house. Throughout this era he additionally talked about that he used totally different components and extraction processes, and effectively, principally tried all the things he might to attain the suitable flavour and texture mixtures.
Moreover that, the model additionally prides itself on bringing us an genuine farm-to-table oat milk expertise. Not solely does it use sustainably-sourced components, the Oatside makes use of its personal manufacturing line to supply its oat milk with out participating different contract producers.
“We all know that style is usually a barrier for extra folks adopting sustainable milks, so our objective was to develop an oat milk that might overcome these perceptions. It was a problem growing the suitable product with present setups at contract producers within the early days, so we took the longer strategy of constructing out our personal manufacturing line that allowed us extra customization and management over the oat extraction course of,”
— Benedict Lim, Founder and CEO of Oatside.
As a part of its ingredient checklist, right here, you’ll be able to anticipate finding high-quality components together with 100% Australian Oats, pure mountain spring water, Rainforest-Alliance licensed cacao beans and hazelnuts. (Psst, did we point out that each one of Oatside’s merchandise are halal-certified too?)
Now you should be questioning: What in regards to the flavours? Properly, you’ll be glad to know that the Oatside has launched not one, not two, however three flavours which embody:
Barista Mix
A clean and creamy oat milk that can be utilized collectively along with your coffees and teas. This scrumptious mix will also be used to create microfoam in your latte artwork too.
Chocolate
Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you. Boasting a darkish, wealthy and sophisticated mix, this oat milk is made with 100% Rainforest-Alliance licensed Indonesian-African cacaos beans, and doesn’t comprise any added flavours.
Chocolate Hazelnut
This specific flavour is a scorching favorite for a lot of for good purpose. Velvety, clean, with intense notes of dark-roasted hazelnuts, the Chocolate Hazelnut is made with high-quality hazelnuts from Turkey (and so they’re 100% Rainforest-Alliance licensed), and it doesn’t comprise any added flavours.
Malty and creamy, minus the thick viscosity, Oatside’s oat milks go effectively with absolutely anything. From mixing it along with your favorite smoothies, and even along with your each day cuppa, the oat milks from this Oatside have confirmed to be a severe contender within the plant milk scene.
Oatside is now accessible on Shopee, Redmart and different main supermarkets. It’s also possible to discover it at different areas equivalent to Baker & Prepare dinner, PPP Espresso, Chye Seng Huat {Hardware}, The Espresso Bean & Tea Leaf and extra.
Supply: Her World