Plant-based dairy
who whips up solutions for plant-based dairy applications? we do.
The plant-based dairy market is rapidly growing due to increased consumer demand. Factors impacting the plant-based dairy market include environmental and allergen concerns as well as significant interest in plant-forward eating. Formulators face significant challenges when creating plant-based dairy alternatives including taste and texture. Hydrocolloids can be used to help overcome formulation challenges and create a product with the quality and texture consumers desire.
Ashland has a variety of solutions suitable for plant-based dairy applications that provide a range of textures from very firm, to semi-firm, to soft, and anywhere in between. Our hydrocolloids are an excellent solution for plant-based dairy alternatives and provide the stabilization needed for texture and mouthfeel.
Ashland products can be used in a variety of plant-based dairy applications:
- hard cheeses
- soft cheeses
- cream cheese
- cheesecake
- barista milk
. . . and more
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Aerowhip™ modified cellulose
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