ELMA, N.Y. — Innovative plant milk company Elmhurst Milked is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new oat sourcing relationship with a well-regarded farm in Manitoba, Canada. With consumer interest in oat milk continuing to crest – leading to oat milk shortages in many markets – Elmhurst Milked has strategically forged a relationship with a producer that supplies a high quality and nutritionally robust oat. The brand is also poised to debut a new Oat Barista Edition product in fall/winter 2018.
Elmhurst’s Dr. Cheryl Mitchell is a true pioneer in the plant-based space, having developed the patented HydroRelease technology used to craft all of Elmhurst’s 10 varieties, including Milked Oats. The proprietary process uses water to liberate nutrients from raw grains, nuts, and seeds. These nutrients then recombine naturally to form a smooth, creamy beverage without the need for industrial chemicals and thickeners. The HydroRelease method allows Elmhurst Milked to use more nuts and grains per glass than leading competitors, resulting in a more healthful, nutrient-rich offering. The unique oat used by Elmhurst does not require heat stabilization, allowing Elmhurst to start with a truly raw ingredient.
Elmhurst’s new partnership will not only provide consistency in regard to sourcing, but also ensure a better Milked Oats product. The type of oat that Elmhurst uses to craft its product is ideal for crafting a minimally-processed and great tasting beverage; it even foams beautifully in coffee applications. The product contains 20g of whole grains per glass and is stamped by the Oldways Whole Grains Council.
Like all of Elmhurst’s beverage products, when it comes to oats, simpler is better.
Elmhurst Milked is available at major retailers across the United States, including Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, Walmart, Gelson’s, Publix and more; the product is also available for purchase nationwide at Elmhurst1925.com.
For additional information, please visit www.elmhurst1925.com.
About Elmhurst Milked
Elmhurst Milked was founded in 2017, but the company’s roots date back to 1925. Formed in Queens, NY as Elmhurst Dairy, the multigenerational, family-run organization was in business for almost a century. Henry Schwartz, son of the founder, Max, took over the business in the 1970s and ran it successfully for 40 years.
After a fortuitous meeting with plant nutrition pioneer, Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, Henry made a progressive pivot and decided to close his famous dairy plant. He repurposed his iconic brand and started Elmhurst Milked – a line of innovative, nutritious plant-based beverages.
Dr. Cheryl and her patented HydroRelease technology provided Henry the confidence to make such a prescient shift – the proprietary process uses water to liberate nutrients from raw grains, nuts, and seeds. These nutrients then recombine naturally to form a smooth, creamy beverage without the need for industrial chemicals and thickeners. The HydroRelease method allows Elmhurst Milked to retain more nuts and grains per glass – creating a new category of nutrient-rich non-dairy beverages.
Elmhurst Milked’s nut varieties contain up to four times as many nuts as other leading brands, while its new oat and brown rice varieties contain 20g of whole grains per glass and are stamped by the Oldways Whole Grains Council.
The products can be enjoyed on their own as a high-protein, low-sugar beverage or used in cereal, coffee, tea and smoothies. They can also be used as a replacement for milk in cooking, and their high protein content and foaming properties make them excellent for lattés and cappuccinos.