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DSM launches DelvoCheese CT-Light

19 Jul 2016

DSM has extended its portfolio of Continental cheese solutions to meet what it sees as the consumer demand for healthier options. DelvoCheese CT-Light is claimed to enhance the texture and taste of low-fat cheese, but with fewer calories.

DSM has extended its portfolio of Continental cheese solutions to meet what it sees as the consumer demand for healthier options. DelvoCheese CT-Light is claimed to enhance 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 flavour profile and are nutrient-dense, DSM notes, going on to remark that they provide protein, calcium, and vitamins A and B12, but are often high in fat. Efforts to reduce fat content have been challenging, the company claims, with consumers unwilling to accept the resulting changes to taste and texture.

DelvoCheese CT-Light is designed to allow cheesemakers to create continental cheeses using low-fat milk with the same taste 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, according to DSM. 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.

“Consumers today are increasingly looking for ways to get the best nutrition they can, without compromising on taste,” said Gert van den Hoven, Product Application Specialist for Cheese at DSM. “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.”