Uproot provides food service operators with a dispenser system that delivers a variety of plant-based milks, including soy and oat options, in a shelf-stable format. This solution meets the growing demand for nutritious, low-sugar, and gluten-free milk alternatives while simplifying the serving process for high-volume dining environments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Food service operators face increasing demand for plant-based milk alternatives that are nutritious, low in sugar, and gluten-free. Serving these alternatives can be challenging in high-volume environments, requiring efficient dispensing solutions.
Solution
Uproot provides a dispenser system designed for food service operators to serve a variety of plant-based milks, including soy, oat, and pea options. The system utilizes shelf-stable bag-in-box packaging that loads directly into the dispenser, streamlining the serving process. Uproot's plant-based milks are formulated to be nutritious, with options containing 8 grams of plant protein per serving and approximately half the sugar content of dairy milk. The milks are also gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and kosher.
Target Audience
Uproot targets food service operators in high-volume dining environments, such as universities, colleges, and corporate cafeterias, seeking to meet the growing demand for plant-based milk alternatives.
Features
- Dispenser system provided free-of-charge to qualified locations
- Shelf-stable bag-in-box packaging for easy loading and reduced waste
- Variety of plant-based milk options, including oat, soy, and pea
- Formulated with organic, gluten-free oats and expeller-pressed canola oil
- Soymilk and chocolate peamilk options contain 8 grams of plant protein per serving
- All milks are gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and kosher certified
- Products stocked at Sysco, US Foods, and other leading distributors nationwide