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Detection and removal of undesirable compounds in plant-based dairy alternatives by processing and fermentation

PROJECT INFO:

DURATION: 
2022-2025
 
FUNDING:
The Mission Partnership 
 

PARTNERS:
DTU 
Chr. Hansen A/S 
FOSS 
Copenhagen University
Thise 
KMC

CHALLENGE

Difficulty achieving quality and functionality in plant‑based dairy alternatives

TECHNOLOGY

Fermentation of plant proteins using tailored cultures and processes

POTENTIAL

Enables high‑quality, low‑emission alternatives to dairy products

Goal

The goal of the project is to develop plant-based alternatives to fermented dairy products.
Nutritious alternatives to animal products are key to a sustainable food system. Unfortunately, when producing plant-based alternatives to dairy products, it is technically difficult to achieve the desired characteristics. This project aims to develop processes and cultures for producing plant-based fermented foods similar to yoghurt based on pea, oat and potato (POP).


Plan

The project is planned to run for three years.
A range of POP concentrates with soluble and functional proteins will be extracted and post-processed to improve palatability and digestibility.
The project will identify and develop lactic acid bacteria cultures to ferment the POP concentrates and achieve a quality similar to dairy products.
Analytical methods will be developed to determine critical quality parameters and identify antinutritional compounds and off-flavours.


Expected results

The new starter cultures will improve the performance and quality of plant-based dairy alternatives, benefiting all global producers and expanding the range of potential customers beyond the dairy industry.
Project partners will be able to provide the industry with specific analytical solutions soon after project completion.
Successful market implementation has the potential to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of dairy alternatives by 80% compared to standard dairy yoghurt.

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The project is part of the Mission Partnership, and the funding is provided by Innovation Fund Denmark.

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Mette Kallestrup Spring

Mette Kallestrup Spring

Program Manager (mission partnership)
mesp@foodbiocluster.dk
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