As well as delivering a delicious taste, our Cheese Powders can help to improve juiciness across a wide range of products — including fermented and emulsified sausages, meatballs, and brines used for injection or tumbling processes.
We collaborate with international universities to explore how Cheese Powder can give meat substitutes a more authentic, meaty flavour and enhance the taste of added spices. This ongoing research allows us to provide detailed documentation on the functional benefits of Cheese Powder, supporting both your production processes and marketing efforts.
2024
Smoked
6.44%
Chili
2.26%
BBQ
2.13%
Cheese
1.86%
Spices
1.82%
The meat substitute category claiming cheese in new product developments exhibits a CAGR of 7.78% between 2020-2024 with Burgers/Ground Meat/Meatball substitutes being the biggest subcategory.
(Source: Innova Market Insights, April 2025)
At Lactosan, we help manufacturers enhance the flavour, juiciness, and quality of meat and meat substitute products using our specialised Cheese Powders. From adding a bold Blue Cheese note to sausages to boosting umami in marinated meats, our expertise delivers results. Backed by ongoing research with leading universities, we’re ready to support your next great-tasting innovation. Get in touch to see how Cheese Powder can elevate your product range.
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For distinctive cheese taste or just a better taste
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Cheese Powders add umami and kokumi to your meat and meat alternative products.
Whether you are looking to enhance umami or kokumi of your existing products or you want to develop a new and exciting meat or meat alternative product, Lactosan has the expertise and Cheese Powder solutions you need.