Dairy products are essential for a balanced diet, and China's National Centre of Technology Innovation for Dairy (NCTID), established by Yili Group, is at the forefront of improving their quality and sustainability.
Yili Group, Asia's largest dairy company, leads this effort with 15 global innovation centers and over 600 researchers. The brand has developed over 100 proprietary technologies and hold 4,348 patents. NCTID focuses on high-yield dairy cattle breeding, low-carbon farming, high-value ingredients, and innovative processes.
A key innovation is encapsulation technology for probiotics, enhancing their viability in dairy products using a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion. This ensures probiotics survive processing and storage. These innovations improve product quality, including lactose-free and enhanced probiotic options.
Yili is also advancing dairy cattle breeding through stem cells and gene editing for higher productivity and disease resistance.
Enhanced Chinese Dairy
Dairy Scientists Across China are Partnering with Industry to Boost Quality
Trend Themes
1. Encapsulation Technology for Probiotics - Encapsulation technology significantly increases probiotic viability in dairy products, adding to their nutritional benefits.
2. Sustainable High-yield Dairy Cattle Breeding - Advances in stem cells and gene editing enable more productive and disease-resistant dairy cattle, boosting sustainability.
3. Lactose-free Dairy Alternatives - The development of lactose-free dairy products caters to a growing demand from lactose-intolerant consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Dairy Farming - Innovations in breeding and farming practices are enhancing the productivity and environmental friendliness of dairy operations.
2. Nutraceuticals - Enhanced dairy products with viable probiotics are making waves in the nutraceutical industry, promoting gut health.
3. Food Technology - Breakthroughs in encapsulation and ingredient enhancement are revolutionizing the development of functional foods.