OptiCept and Cerealiqs method development work commenced in 2020, has resulted in a joint patent application. It’s a unique innovation within the area of oat milk. 

Cerealiq company owners have a solid background within the Swedish oat milk industry. They have numerous patented innovations on their CVs in the field of oat milk.

The innovation developed as a result of exploring the next generation’s “Clean label”.

These “healthy oat milk beverages” have a significantly improved frothability – in other words, the ability to foam.

The ability to foam is of high importance. When cafés and coffee shops all over the world create coffee drinks and coffee blends this quality is sought after.

Oat milk – a market growing strongly

Unlike other plant-based milk, oat doesn’t have the same long history. Its creation is credited to a Swedish scientist, Rickard Öste, who then went on to form the successful Oatly company.

Oatly has been leading the way in recent years, showing a three-fold increase in worldwide sales.

During 2020, oat milk sales in the United States alone increased to $213 million. Making it the second most consumed plant-based milk after almond milk.

The market is in a state of strong growth – the reason why could be explained by consumer analysis.

This indicates that the dairy-like taste, health perception, and environmental sustainability, are the main reasons for its growing popularity.

The prognosis for the market is $995 million by 2027.

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