Dairy-free cheeses featuring novel fermented microbial protein to launch by year end, says Superbrewed Food Dairy-free cheeses featuring a novel bacterial protein could hit the market by the end of the year, adding an intriguing new dimension to the burgeoning dairy-alternative space, says microbial fermentation specialist Superbrewed Food (formerly known as White Dog Labs).
Grown in fermentation tanks at record speed using a fraction of the inputs required to grow traditional food crops, or raise, feed and slaughter animals, Superbrewed Food’s fermented microbial protein (brand name TBD) will initially hit the market in branded retail products such as mozzarella, block cheddar, and cream cheese, said co-founder Dr Bryan Tracy.
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