Plant-based milk alternatives is becoming an emerging segment in the food & beverage category, with an alternative to the dairy products, many vegan and even non vegan consumers are preferring to choose plant based dairy products due to various factors to avoid cow milk based dairy products such as calorie concerns, being lactose intolerant and adulteration in cow-based milk products. Keeping in view of these factors, 1.5 degree, an innovative start-up, introduced a complete range of plant based frozen dessert and beverage products at the 7th India International Hospitality Expo, which is happening at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida from 3rd till 6th August.

1.5 Degree discovered that there is a need of an alternative to dairy products and thus introduced a complete range of plant based dairy products, these include: Oat Milk, Soy Milk, Cold Coffee, Flavored Milkshakes, Gelato in different flavors like – Paan, Belgian Chocolate, Strawberry, Biscoff, Mocha Almond Fudge, etc. The company is focused upon offering taste centric product development and innovative healthy, lactose free products.

These palatable plant-based food & beverage products are completely healthy, Gluten free, eco-friendly, naturally cholesterol free, completely lactose tolerant free and are also 100% vegan. Based on the consensus of various dieticians, dermatologists and food experts the founders have explored the alternative options of plant-based food and beverage not only being delicious but also significantly nutritious.

Gracing the launch, Dr. Chef Manjit Singh Gill, president of Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), said, "I have had the pleasure of tasting a wide variety of culinary innovations. Recently, I had the opportunity to try the plant-based desserts at IHE particularly the mango and paan Flavors, developed by 1.5 Degree. These desserts are truly exceptional, not only for their delightful taste but also for their alignment with the current trends towards healthier eating. Plant-based foods are rapidly becoming a popular choice among consumers due to their numerous health benefits, and these desserts exemplify this shift beautifully. I believe these plant-based desserts have significant potential to become a staple in our diets, catering to both health-conscious consumers and those seeking delicious, innovative flavours. It's exciting to see such advancements in plant-based foods, and I look forward to seeing how they influence the future of our culinary landscape."

Speaking about this unique initiative, Vedansh Goyal, founder and director, 1.5 Degree, says, “We believe that, plant-based food product category is the need of the hour, as today, the consumers are quite experimental and are always on a lookout for alternatives. Keeping in view of the demand of dairy-free products, we have incepted 1.5 Degree, which manufactures the entire range of plant-based food & beverages without compromising on the taste. We opt for sustainable practices at our state-of-the-art R&D Lab and are having world’s best technologists and experts to meet the international standard in India. Even our brand name 1.5 degree aligns with the UN Mission to keep global warming below 1.5 degree Celsius.

Further he added, “We have partnered with NIFTEM and government of India in setting up our cutting-edge facility which adheres to international standard enabling us to cater the large audience while making a significant impact with our premium products”.

1.5 degree’s vision is to become India’s largest alternative dairy company providing tasty, accessible and healthy alternative dairy products. With participation at the India International Hospitality Expo, 1.5 degree is putting its first step towards offering plant-based health and delicious products as an alternative to dairy milk products. 1.5 degree will be having their booth at Hall Number H-15 at stall number H15 – 0169E1 where various vegan gelatos and plant-based milk will be available.