DSM launches Delvo Fresh range of quark cultures

DSM has introduced its DelvoFresh range of cultures for smoother and creamier quark with a mild flavour.

The company claimed that the cultures help contribute to healthier, protein-rich diets, as well as enable quicker and efficient production.

Due to growing consumer demand for sugar-free, high protein-snacks, the demand for quark has increased, even outside traditional markets such as Eastern and Northern Europe.

Consumers prefer their quark to have a similar taste to yogurt and come with a smoother and creamier texture, as well as have a milder flavour.

The company claimed that its cultures enable a reduced fermentation time and improve yield when compared with most cultures available on the market.

DSM’s products includes customised solutions that enables producers to differentiate in flavour, taste and/or texture, from a mild, natural quark to a more ‘on-the-go’ quark mixed with a yogurt product.

DSM food specialties global product application expert Cecile Aubert said: "’Better for you’ continues to be the ‘mega trend’ in the food and beverage industry, changing the way consumers respond to, purchase and consume different dairy products.

"Quark producers need to make the most of these rising opportunities and expand their quark offering. At DSM, our variety of cultures enable dairy manufacturers to quickly respond to this development in the market."