Dairy-free cheese often lacks authenticity when it comes to melting and stretching when compared to milk-based alternatives, so this KMC potato starch has been developed to help change this. The ingredient, called the CheeseMaker CF66, is formulated to help elevate the texture and extensibility of plant-based cheeses, which will make them perfect for placement on pizza and other recipes where they will be melted. This will give them a more authentic texture and thus broaden their appeal across a wider segment of consumers who are more discerning.
Product Manager Ken Gregersen spoke on the KMC potato starch saying, "This leap in the development of plant-based cheese is remarkable. Getting the desired melt into plant-based cheese is not a problem. But achieving both stretchability with a satisfying texture and melting is unique. Cheese made with CheeseMaker CF66 retains its spreadability between 80°C and 20°C, making it an ideal option for food applications. For takeaway, the cheese remains appetising when it reaches the customer and meets consumer expectations for stretchability and melting – coupled with an unrivalled sensory experience."
Stretching Plant-Based Pizza Cheeses
KMC Potato Starch Makes Dairy-Free Cheese More Melty
Trend Themes
1. Improved Plant-based Cheese Textures - The development of CheeseMaker CF66 enhances the stretchability and meltiness, making plant-based cheese more comparable to dairy counterparts.
2. Consumer Demand for Authentic Dairy-free Options - Plant-based cheeses that mimic the sensory experience of dairy cheese cater to a growing market of discerning consumers seeking authentic alternatives.
3. Innovative Starch Applications - The use of specialized potato starch in CheeseMaker CF66 exemplifies innovative applications of common ingredients to solve industry-specific challenges.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food Products - Advancements like CheeseMaker CF66 in plant-based cheese formulations present new opportunities in the expanding market for dairy-free food products.
2. Food Ingredients Manufacturing - Specialized starches like CheeseMaker CF66 highlight the potential for ingredient manufacturers to innovate within the food processing sector.
3. Ready-made Meals and Takeaway - Enhanced plant-based cheese that maintains its quality during delivery opens up opportunities for ready-made meal and takeaway businesses to cater to vegan and lactose-intolerant customers.