Nestlé has announced that it will launch a vegan version of KitKat later this year in several countries around the world. Initially, KitKat V will only be available through KitKat Chocolatory and select retailers, to test the possibility of wider rollout, the Swiss multinational added.
Chocolate experts developed the new vegan chocolate at Nestlé's confectionery research and development center in York, UK, which is also the original home of KitKat.
Nestlé's head pastry chef, Alexander von Maillot, confirms that "one of the most common requests we see on social media is for a vegan KitKat, so we are very pleased to be able to fulfill this wish ."
Other innovations
KitKat V follows other recent innovations from the chocolate brand, including the Ruby , Matcha , and Chocolatory Cacao Fruit Chocolate varieties, made entirely from cocoa.
According to Nestlé, research has shown that people are interested in exploring more plant-based foods across different categories. The company has already launched plant-based dairy alternatives made from rice, oats, soy, coconut, peas, and almonds across all categories. These include non-dairy ice creams, coffee creamers, rice and oat-based drinks, pea-based drinks, plant-based cappuccinos and lattes, a vegan condensed milk alternative, as well as a variety of non-dairy cheeses to complement existing plant-based burgers.
Alexander von Maillot adds that “ there is a silent food revolution underway that is changing the way people eat. We want to be at the forefront of this, championing the discovery of plant-based foods and drinks. What better way to do this than by offering a vegan version of one of our most famous and beloved brands? The new KitKat V means that chocolate lovers now have a great plant-based option when they take a break .”
