As consumers search for high quality, nutritious and locally sourced food products to serve their families, artisan cheese can be a great choice. By definition, artisan cheeses are natural cheeses produced in smaller batches from fresh milk with minimal ingredients.
Clean-label cultures and enzymes are crucial to the production of fermented dairy products from sour cream to Parmesan cheese. In producing cheese, cultures acidify the milk and bring about flavor, while enzymes create the solid curd that is then formed into cheese.
Cultures and enzymes are the “secret ingredients” behind many of consumers’ favorite dairy products. They can influence attributes ranging from taste and texture to mouthfeel and shelf life.