Fermented foods other than dairy are trending, with sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, and other vegetables; kombucha; sourdough; natto and tempeh leading the pack. Yet with cultured dairy still at the forefront, there are multiple fermented dairy products that offer benefits besides the immunity support of probiotics.
The events of the past few years have sealed cultured dairy in the minds of most consumers as the primary method for attaining a healthy gut microbiome.
It’s been 26 years since the California Milk Processor board first launched its legendary “Got Milk?” campaign. Even with the passing of time, the slogan (picked up the Milk Processor Education Program) still speaks to milk’s role as an at-home, every day staple.
Balchem Ingredient Solutions expands cultured application solutions for dairy industry
November 11, 2019
The products that Balchem Ingredient Solutions can help with specifically are Dairy and Non-Dairy Yogurts, Quark/ Fromage Frais, Lassi, Dahi, Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese and Dessert Toppings.
Category trends include use of whole milk, sugar reduction and cleaner ingredients. Drinkable yogurts, innovative snack pairings and flavor innovations help grow the market
The trend to market health bars to specific consumer niches means it is helpful to formulate such products to provide specific-health benefits. Four Kerry divisions banded together as a one-stop supplier of health bar ingredient and formulation technologies.