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Does Hicey Make Plant-Based Ice Cream?

2026-10-22

Yes. Every one of our 45 categories has a plant-based version next to the dairy version. When international distributors expand their frozen dessert portfolios to include dairy alternatives, they often assume plant-based manufacturing is simply a matter of swapping liquid milk for plant milk. At Hicey, the ice cream brand of Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd., our manufacturing experience shows that the formulation process is considerably more complex.

Why is plant-based formulation more than a simple milk swap?

Simply replacing dairy with plant protein alters the entire structural matrix of the frozen dessert.

In a traditional dairy formulation, milk fats and proteins provide natural emulsification, mouthfeel, and a stable melting curve. When shifting to a plant-based version, developers must rebuild three core parameters from scratch: - Texture and mouthfeel, as plant proteins lack the inherent creaminess of dairy fats. - Masking the underlying off-notes typical of raw plant proteins. - Freeze–thaw stability, ensuring the product maintains its structural integrity and resists rapid crystallization during transport.

How do our 45 categories support dual versions?

Hicey (Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd.) maintains a structured product catalog comprising 45 distinct categories. Rather than treating plant-based options as an afterthought or a limited separate line, our development team ensures that each category features a dairy version and a corresponding plant-based version.

This parallel structure allows global importers and supermarket buyers to maintain uniform flavor profiles and packaging formats across traditional and plant-based lines without coordinating between different manufacturing partners.

How do we label our plant-based products?

We describe our products strictly as plant-based rather than employing specific external certification terms. Because regulatory standards and terminology regarding dietary claims vary across target export markets, we provide clear ingredient transparency so that importers can verify compliance against their local market requirements.

FAQ

Do plant-based items share production lines with dairy versions? We maintain strict allergen separation and cleaning protocols during production scheduling, but buyers should consult our compliance team for specific facility clearance details.

What is the minimum order quantity for plant-based trials? Standard trial and private-label MOQ guidelines apply uniformly across our catalog lines, starting at 600 boxes for customized packaging and 1000 boxes for full OEM/ODM runs.

Written by the Hicey export team at Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd. We specialize in cross-border B2B supply of novelty molded ice cream, currently shipping to more than 80 countries and regions with verified deliveries and ongoing partnerships.

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