KMC’s New Ingredient Breakthrough Promises Perfectly Melty, Stretchy Vegan Cheese

KMC, a Denmark-based ingredient solutions company, has developed potato starch-based products to replicate the melting, stretching, and texture of dairy cheese for plant-based alternatives. Potato starch offers a neutral taste, white color, and versatility that blends seamlessly without overpowering flavors, leading to cleaner-label products with reduced need for added flavors. Additionally, potato starch supports better nutritional profiles, enabling products to include up to 8% plant-based protein, promoting healthier dairy-free options and contributing to sustainability goals.

The CheeseMaker CF series from KMC includes solutions tailored for different cheese applications, such as meltability, shredability, and stretch. The newly launched CheeseMaker CF66 promises a stretchy texture similar to mozzarella, allowing for up to 20 cm of gooey pull under specific heating conditions. With this innovative breakthrough, KMC aims to bring higher-quality dairy-free cheese options, particularly targeting pizza lovers seeking meltable plant-based alternatives.