Leading UK pie brand Pukka has added a third plant-based option to its range. The company has partnered with cheese company Norseland, the makers of Applewood Vegan, to produce the Vegan Smoky Cheddar Flavour & Onion pie.
Applewood Vegan Reformulates Recipe to Closely Emulate Dairy Cheese
Applewood Vegan debuted almost five years ago and has since seen consistent success in the UK market, currently representing 20% of Applewood’s total sales. Now the brand announces a reformulated recipe for the vegan offering, aimed at enhancing its texture to more closely replicate the sensory experience of dairy cheese. “Over the past five years and since the creation of Applewood Vegan, we have witnessed significant advancements in plant-based food technologies. Through rigorous experimentation with numerous base recipes, we have successfully crafted a foundational recipe that closely emulates the richness of dairy. Our refined manufacturing process now mirrors that of our well-established Applewood dairy brand, contributing to a remarkable enhancement in texture,” explains the brand, a subsidiary of Norseland, a leading supplier of speciality blended …