New Vegan Cashew Gelato Exclusively Available in London This March
Beginning on March 15, Londoners can exclusively sample Mwah!’s Madagascan Vanilla Gelato for a limited time at Floozie Cookies, the sweets destination in Covent Garden helmed by Pastry Chef Kimberly Lin, and at the popular group of vibrant plant-based cafés, WAVE (We Are Vegan Everything).
Special plant-based desserts on the menu
At Floozie Cookies, the “Cherry and Chocolate Hot Mess” features Mwah’s plant-based gelato – topped with a tangy black cherry compote – and flooded with Floozie’s signature hot chocolate and chocolate cookie crumbles. The WAVE team has crafted two special breakfast-inspired recipes: Mwah! Raspberry Pancakes (available at the Hackney location) and Mwah! Raspberry Waffles (available at the Stokey location). The fluffy, gluten-free pancakes and sourdough waffles are both topped with raspberries, golden syrup, cinnamon, rose petals and creamy Mwah! vanilla gelato. Mwah! plans to bring its plant-based gelato to additional restaurants later this year, partnering closely with dessert professionals and pastry chefs, before entering grocery stores in the future.
A nut-based ice cream delight
Mwah!’s first product, their Madagascan Vanilla Gelato, is said to mirror the experience of classic Italian gelato through plant-based ingredients. It is lactose-free and made from cashews, coconut oil, vegetable fibers, natural flavors, sugar, salt, and organic Madagascan vanilla.
The acquisition of Mwah! is the first for Next Gen Foods, who introduced TiNDLE less than two years ago. The expansion into new categories that now include plant-based dairy and meat allows Next Gen to continue diversifying its product offerings, while meeting rising consumer demand for delicious, sustainable, and unique food experiences. You can experience TiNDLE and Mwah! at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, California.
About Next Gen Foods
Founded in 2020, Next Gen Foods is a food tech startup developing and commercializing delicious, innovative, and sustainable plant-based food brands – including TiNDLE, chicken made from plants, and Mwah!, creamy and indulgent dairy-inspired products. Next Gen Foods is backed by a team with proven experience in plant-based food technology, global brand development, and distribution scaleup. For more information, visit nextgenfoods.sg.
About TiNDLE
TiNDLE is the leading plant-based chicken – offering the distinct aroma, taste, and texture of chicken and made with non-GMO ingredients. TiNDLE is the first product by Next Gen Foods, a Singapore-founded food tech company that is developing and commercializing innovative and sustainable foods to make saving the planet easy, enjoyable, and delicious. For more information, visit www.tindle.com or follow @tindlefoods on Instagram and @tindle.foods on TikTok.
About Mwah!
Founded in 2020, Mwah! is a food startup that creates creamy and indulgent dairy-inspired experiences, using plant-based ingredients. The London-based startup was founded by Damian Piedrahita and Claudia Comini, who met working in the food and beverage industry in Italy, and were frustrated by the lack of delicious, creamy plant-based options when it came to dairy foods. Mwah! was acquired in 2023 by Singapore-founded food tech company, Next Gen Foods. Mwah!’s first product is a creamy and decadent Madagascan Vanilla Gelato, made from plants, that mirrors the indulgent experience of classic gelato. For more information, visit eatmwah.com or follow on Instagram (@eat.mwah).
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This post was written by Pia Werzinger
As Viva!'s Food and Cookery Digital Media Manager, Pia is keeping you up to date on the latest recipes and vegan food news.