Väcka, a Spanish plant-based brand known for its range of fermented vegetable cheese alternatives, is rebranding alongside an expansion of its range to include functional nutrition products.

The brand said its renewed identity reflects its ‘commitment to a plant-based diet that is not only ethical and sustainable, but also looking at people’s true wellbeing’.

Its new Functional Series is a product line designed for those who want to reduce or eliminate dairy without giving up key nutrients or pleasure.

The line-up includes a new Digestive Creamer – a powdered preparation for mixing with coffees, smoothies or plant-based drinks. It provides probiotics and prebiotic fibres, such as chicory inulin and bacillus coagulans, and MTC to improve intestinal health. One 10g dose provides 2 billion units of the LactoSpore supplement, the recommended daily intake.

Also available as part of the range is a Functional Topping, enriched with lion’s mane mushrooms to support cognitive function and the immune system. Described as versatile and nutritious, the topping contains 47g of plant-based protein in addition to providing a natural source of calcium and omega.

Finally, Protein Cream offers a spreadable dairy-free cream or base for diluting, made with cashews and hemp protein. Each pack contains 60g of protein and is low in sugar and high in fibre.

Ana Luz and Maxime Boniface, co-founders of Väcka, said: “This new range was born from blends we used to make for ourselves, for daily use – since we work out and care about our health. For us, maintaining a healthy microbiota is essential.”

They added: “We saw the opportunity to offer them to people who, like us, want to cut out dairy, feel better, perform better and even look better.”

Founded in Barcelona, Väcka currently distributes its products in several Euroepan countries, using upcycled ingredients and fermentation methods to create plant-based alternatives.

In addition to unveiling its new functional line, the brand has also reformulated some of its existing products. Its Vera semi-cured cheese product, containing 19g of protein, has been enhanced for better texture and flavour, with hemp protein and pistachio bringing magnesium and melatonin. Meanwhile, its brie alternative, Vrie, is now made to a more stable formula with better texture and no coconut oil.