New Culture Submits Animal-Free Mozzarella Product Label to California Department of Food and Agriculture

New Culture, an animal-free dairy producer, has submitted the product label and registration for its mozzarella to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), marking the first time a label for a product made with animal-free casein has been reviewed by the department. The mozzarella is produced using precision fermentation, allowing for a taste and texture similar to traditional mozzarella with a lower environmental impact. The product is free of soy, nuts, gluten, lactose, and cholesterol, with nutritional values comparable to conventional mozzarella.

New Culture's technology enables the development of various types of animal-free cheese, with its precision fermentation-derived casein recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). By partnering with CJ CheilJedang, the company aims to reduce production costs and offer competitive pricing for its animal-free mozzarella. The team behind New Culture is proud of the label submitted to CDFA, highlighting the challenge of getting the taste, ingredients, and nutritionals just right to create a product that surpasses traditional plant-based cheeses.