A new protein-based ingredient will allow dairies operating a set yoghurt production line to use their existing equipment to make drinking yoghurt.
The Nutrilac protein ingredient, developed by Arla Foods Ingredients, is added to the manufacturing process at the beginning of the production cycle. It subsequently prevents the yoghurt from setting, resulting in a liquid yoghurt drink with a protein level of up to 5 percent.
When added to a standard set yoghurt recipe, the Nutrilac protein blocks the mechanism that causes the product to gel, creating instead a protein-rich drinking yoghurt – without requiring the installation of a new production line. Colours, flavours, sugars and sweeteners can be added at the beginning of the manufacturing process as per usual, along with healthy ingredients for fortification such as calcium, fibre and probiotic bacteria.
Torben Jensen, Category Manager for Fresh Dairy Products at Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “Our Nutrilac protein offers an easy way for dairies to add another product range to their portfolio, and to make much better use of their existing production line. This is an ingredient solution that can be used by dairies of all sizes. However, we expect it to be particularly interesting to smaller companies without the space to install a second line, but who wish to capitalise on the great opportunity offered by protein-rich drinking yoghurts.”