1.5 Degree received the esteemed title of “Best Vegan Ice Cream – 2025” at the PETA India Vegan Food Awards. This accolade honours the brand’s popular offering — The Original Gelato Biscoff, a creamy, delightful, 100% natural, and dairy-free gelato that has won the hearts of consumers across the nation.
Award Highlights
- Category: Best Vegan Ice Cream – 2025
- Winner: 1.5 Degree – The Original Gelato Biscoff
- Presented by: PETA India
- Recognized for: Outstanding taste, plant-based ingredients, clean-label formulation, and cruelty-free innovation.
A Significant Achievement for India’s Plant-Based Food Movement
“We are excited and honoured to receive this recognition from PETA India,” stated Vedansh Goyal, Founder of 1.5 Degree. “Our Biscoff Gelato is designed to provide a rich and indulgent dessert experience — free from dairy, lactose, and artificial additives. This award affirms our commitment to transforming the landscape of vegan ice cream and natural plant-based desserts in India.”
What Sets 1.5 Degree’s Biscoff Gelato Apart?
The Original Gelato Biscoff distinguishes itself in the Indian vegan dessert market with its:
- 100% dairy-free, vegan formulation
- Natural, clean-label ingredients
- Luxurious gelato texture without heaviness
- Generous Biscoff crumble & caramel swirl
- Absence of lactose, preservatives, and artificial flavours
- Guilt-free indulgence catering to contemporary dietary preferences
Targeted at millennials, health-conscious consumers, those with lactose intolerance, and dessert enthusiasts, this flavour has rapidly become one of India’s favourite plant-based ice creams.
Market Growth & Distribution
India’s Vegan Ice Cream Market Is Expanding — And 1.5 Degree Is Leading the Charge. With a surge in interest for vegan foods, plant-based snacks, cruelty-free products, and natural desserts, 1.5 Degree is swiftly growing its presence across:
- HoReCa partners including Compass Group, Sodexo, Taj, Pullman, Country Inn, and PVR
- Corporate catering kiosks via SmartQ in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore
- Retail & D2C channels such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Instalanding
The brand continues to innovate with a range of offerings including gelatos, oat beverages, popsicles, kulfi sticks, smoothies, and chef-curated plant-based meals.
