Planteneers, a developer of custom system solutions for plant-based foods, has unveiled a wide range of offerings catered to the growing demand for plant-based fermented milk products.

From yogurt and quark to cream cheese and crème fraîche, the Germany-based company has developed alternatives that closely mimic the taste and texture of traditional dairy, while offering versatility in use.

Yogurt alternatives

Planteneers’ fiildDairy FEY series of functional systems for yogurt alternatives is tailored to meet individual customer preferences. These systems use a combination of different starches, allowing flexibility with various plant-based components such as coconut milk, oat concentrate, soy protein and almond paste.

The resulting yogurt alternatives feature a balanced flavour and creamy texture that is similar to conventional yogurt, with options for spoonable or drinkable consistencies. Fruit, herbs or spices can be added to create sweet or savoury varieties, including Greek yogurt alternatives. All products undergo fermentation with vegan yogurt cultures.

Additionally, Planteneers provides solutions for plant-based yogurt alternatives with integrated plant bases, featuring coconut milk powder as a convenient option. These alternatives offer a pleasant coconut flavour and creamy mouthfeel, further customisable with various fruit preparations.

For specialised requirements, Planteneers offers an integrated compound for high-protein plant-based yogurt alternatives, maintaining a creamy texture even with added fruit preparations. Clean label systems are available to meet the demand for ‘free-from’ products, with solutions suitable for trending products like mango lassi and ayran.

Quark and cream cheese alternatives

For Quark, Planteneers presents a flexible system as part of its fiildDairy FEQ series. These alternatives, with protein contents ranging from 4%-7%, closely resemble traditional quark products. Additionally, an optional separation step yields a drier, crumblier texture ideal for fillings in pasta, baked goods or cheesecakes.

The company also offers plant-based alternatives to cream cheese, boasting similar taste and texture to conventional products. These alternatives are highly spreadable and can be easily incorporated into various recipes. A complex combination of starch, plant-based ingredients, plant protein, and pectin forms the basis for these products, with options for customisation with different flavours, herbs and vegetable preparations.

Sour cream and crème fraîche alternatives

Planteneers also provides plant-based solutions for classic kitchen staples like sour cream, crème légère or crème fraiche. Its clean label system enables fat contents ranging from 15%-25%, suitable for various culinary applications including vegan tzatziki. Additionally, a system allowing for a 30% fat content provides further flexibility in product development.

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