A bunch of innovation
Chr. Hansen at Fi Europe PROCESSING INGREDIENTS PACKAGING IT LOGISTICS
January/February 2022
This newest generation of Premium cultures mark the beginning
of a new chapter in Chr. Hansen’s ongoing collaboration with
dairy producers to ensure their products remain relevant amid a
shifting competitive landscape.
Next generation of FreshQ food cultures
The new FreshQ culture range is a game changer in terms of low
impact on post acidification, which allows a wider segment of
dairy producers, retailers and consumers to benefit even more
from the fermentation technology. These cultures were specifically
developed to unlock the benefits of bioprotection for producers
who may experience challenged cold chains, long fermentation,
and in-process holding times. The special food cultures can be applied
to a broad range of fermented dairy products, such as yogurt,
white cheese and tvorog and offer several benefits:
» Less post-acidification impact at accelerated temperatures
during distribution, or in circumstances involving long holding
times or slow cooling
» Improved sensory fit compared to other food cultures with
bioprotective effects
» The same best-in-class bioprotective performance producers
expect from the FreshQ range.
VEGA Culture Kit for fermented plant bases
With the VEGA Culture Kit designed for optimal results across the
full scope of plant bases, Chr. Hansen aims to enhance its support
of plant-based innovation. The VEGA Culture Kit is comprised of
customizable starter cultures, probiotics and bioprotective strains.
With its comprehensive kit of solutions, VEGA delivers simplicity
with robust performance while offering producers the flexibility to
create customized and differentiated features for their products in
terms of taste, texture, health and sustainability.
Because the composition of plant bases is more varied than
traditional dairy products, it is particularly important to utilize cultures
expertly selected to meet the performance demands of dairyfree
applications. The VEGA Culture Kit is simple to use while still
offering the flexibility to create differentiated products that satisfy
the primary consumer drivers that power this growing category.
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Chr. Hansen introduced a number of innovations at the
past Fi Europe show. Here’s a summary of the most
important developments:
FreshQ bioprotection extended
to plant-based
The new FreshQ DA culture combines Chr. Hansen’s 145 years of
expertise in food microbiology with a focus on fermentation solutions
for plant-based products to help keep them naturally safe
and fresh for longer. At a time when fermented plant-based products
are experiencing increasing popularity, Chr. Hansen launches
FreshQ DA, the food culture selected to help strengthen fermentation
of these products, providing better protection against the
spoilage caused by yeasts and molds.
FreshQ DA consists of lactic acid bacteria selected for its ability
to out-compete contaminants through fermentation. It works in a
variety of plant bases to help keep products fresh for longer.
» Fermenting with FreshQ DA can help improve the robustness
of fermented products against spoilage throughout the
value chain, maintaining top quality for longer to optimize
consumer satisfaction
» improve supply-chain sustainability and reduce waste in the
value chain. It also gives consumers a longer window during
which to eat the food.
» FreshQ cultures can help extend shelf life without extending
a product’s list of ingredients.
Next-generation Premium cultures
for fresh dairy
YoFlex Premium and nu-trish Premium are The Perfect Partner for
creating high-textured yogurt with fewer additives and a healthier
profile. The cultures help yogurt producers achieve their strategic
goals, whether they wish to offer indulgent, high-texture yogurt
with fewer additives; improve margins by reducing the need for
expensive skim milk powder; or create healthier, premium yogurts
with the optimal amount of probiotics.
Three new nu-trish Premium cultures include the world’s mostdocumented
probiotics linked to immune and digestive health,
Bifidobacterium, BB-12 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, LGG. 70%
of consumers in Europe and 77% in the United States associate
probiotics with helping to boost their immune health.
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Let’s raise the
bar for flavor
and appearance
Chr. Hansen offers a wide range of ripening
solutions to elevate cheeses across your
portfolio. To help navigate the flavor landscape,
we have developed the TasteIT™ Tool, a digital
tool designed to assist with professional tasting
sessions in a fun and interactive way.
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