DSM Launches New Cultures for Low-Fat Cheese, Giving Consumers Healthier Options
15 Jul 2016 --- DSM has extended its portfolio of Continental cheese solutions to meet the consumer demand for healthier cheese options. DelvoCheese CT-Light enhances the texture and taste of low-fat cheese, giving the impression of a full-fat product but with fewer calories.
Continental cheeses, such as Manchego, Gouda and Edam, each have a distinct flavor profile and are nutrient-dense. They provide protein, calcium, and vitamins A and B12, but are often high in fat. Efforts to reduce fat content have been challenging, with consumers unwilling to accept the resulting changes to taste and texture.
DelvoCheese CT-Light allows cheesemakers to create continental cheeses using low-fat milk with the same taste and texture that consumers expect from a full-fat product. During the cheese making process, the culture replaces fat with water without any negative impact on physical or sensory properties. With DelvoCheese CT-Light, fat can be reduced by 30% or more, alongside a significant cut in calories. This is done without additives or stabilizers.
Speaking with FoodIngredientsFirst, Product Application Specialist for Cheese at DSM, Gert van den Hoven said: “Cheesemakers find developing a low-fat cheese with a similar texture to full-fat cheese difficult, because the texture of low-fat cheese is often less smooth or elastic than the full-fat versions. With our solution, we matched the full fat texture.”
Van den Hoven also added it took three years to develop DelvoCheese CT-Light, which included the R&D, trials and feedback time.
“Consumers today are increasingly looking for ways to get the best nutrition they can, without compromising on taste,” says van den Hoven. “Low-fat or reduced-fat cheese is something they can really feel good about. It is made with all-natural ingredients, is nutritious and, when manufactured with our cultures, has the same taste and indulgence as the original versions.”
“Currently, we see that health and wellness trends are on the rise, which includes low fat but also natural and organic products, as well as sustainability and food safety,” he explains. “At the same time, we are seeing that consumers are looking for indulgent and convenient options, such as snack-sized portions.”
DSM works with cheese producers to create more value from their products including healthier, great-tasting cheese. With over 100 years’ experience in cultures and coagulants, DSM offers one of the broadest portfolios of dairy solutions, enabling better food for everyone.
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