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75% of the world’s population. Additionally, San Francisco, has developed ProFerm™, a milk protein product that can be used
some customers experience cow’s milk as an ingredient in ice cream, whipped cream, and cream cheese, and the real
protein allergies. Many consumers are vegan cheese research project that focuses on producing casein protein using
choosing plant-based milk due to yeast and microorganisms to be used as an ingredient in cheese production as
environmental concerns. Plant-based dairy well as Legen Dairy Foods, an animal-free milk producer from Berlin, Germany
alternatives have lower greenhouse gas that focuses on developing cheese from milk derived from cellular agriculture.
emissions of 0.7 to 1 kg CO E per liter, while The market for dairy products and dairy alternatives is large and highly
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cow’s milk ranges between 1 to 5 kg CO E competitive. As a result, food manufacturers must adapt their businesses to keep
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per liter. up with changes in megatrends and meet consumer needs. Although most
consumers prioritize dairy products with health advantages and are always looking
Interesting examples of dairy for new products, manufacturers must consider product palatability or flavor to
products and dairy alternatives satisfy customers while protecting the environment.
1. Healthy dairy products for specific
needs Numerous businesses worldwide
are launching new goods highlighting More Information Service Info C001
nutritional benefits based on particular
demands by considering demographic data,
nutritional needs, and physical, mental, and
health sciences during product development.
For example, Fonterra, the world’s largest
dairy exporter from New Zealand, has
developed Nutiani, a wellness nutrition
brand, while Yili, a Chinese company,
introduced SATINE, organic milk containing
active lactoferrin with immune system-
boosting properties. In addition, many whey
protein or high protein dairy products were
launched for athletes who want to increase
their protein intake or women who want to
maintain their weight by ingesting protein
alternatives and lactose-free products from
different brands to manage the symptoms
of lactose intolerance.
2. Yogurt and Greek yogurt rich in
prebiotics and probiotics Customers’
interest in this product category has grown
significantly. Many studies have found that
yogurt and Greek yogurt, which are rich in
prebiotics and probiotics, can lower
saturated fat and cholesterol. It also
improves digestion, strengthens immune
function and promotes gut microbiota
growth.
3. Creative dairy alternatives Many
dairy alternative products, such as yogurt
made from almond milk, oat milk, coconut
milk kefir, and fermented coconut milk
containing probiotics, have been developed
to enhance the health of the intestines and
digestive system. Furthermore, a wide
variety of plant-based cheese alternatives
have been developed and manufactured to
give customers other choices.
4. Cellular agriculture of milk Cellular
agriculture is a production technique of milk
through the fermentation process with the
help of microorganisms, bacteria, or yeast.
In this process, casein and whey proteins
are encoded by 3D-printed bovine DNA.
The obtained casein and whey protein are
then spliced into the plasmid DNA of
microbial cells, producing milk protein
through fermentation. The milk proteins are
then separated and combined with other
ingredients, including vegetable fats,
minerals, sugar, and water, to produce milk.
Some businesses have developed dairy
products currently marketed as
“fermentation-derived dairy”. For example,
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