Lavva Launches Plant-Based Milks, Creamers Made from Coconut Water

Lavva, known for its pili nuts and plaintain-fueled plant-based yogurts, has moved into the plant-based milk category with a higher fat product made with three ingredients: organic coconut water, filtered water and pili nuts; and no added sugar, sweeteners,  gums, stabilizers or emulsifiers.  The new product is to launch at Whole Food stores nationwide this month, according to a release.  

Lavva plant milk’s 80z serving contains 4g naturally-occurring sugar (from coconut water), 3g protein (from the pili nuts), 11g fat, and 140 calories, which is comparable to whole dairy milk (which has 8g fat and 149 calories/serving).  The milk “boasts a subtle nuttiness from the pili nuts that complement the real flavor of natural coconut water, creating a rich, smooth flavor and creamy texture,” co-founder and CEO Liz Fisher told FoodNavigator-USA. 

Lavva plant-based creamer which combines the pili milk base plus coconut cream, coconut milk powder and psyllium husk powder-contains no extra oils (which are frequently added to plant-based creamers), stabilizers or added sugar, and delivers the creaminess and foaming properties consumers expect from a creamer, claims the firm.