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Fermented milk

Next-level shelf-life extension for fermented milk

From reduced waste and costs to lower carbon emissions, shelf-life extension delivers benefits across your value chain. All while preserving the quality consumers love.

What limits the shelf life of fermented milk?

Fungal spoilage

From reduced waste and costs to lower carbon emissions, shelf-life extension delivers benefits across your value chain. All while preserving the quality consumers love.

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Flavor deterioration

See products What limits the shelf life of fermented milk? How to increase the shelf life of yogurt? It’s a complex question, because shelf life can be limited by several factors. With Novonesis’ FreshQ® bioprotective cultures you can inhibit the outgrowth of yeast and mold and improve freshness with minimal impact on post-acidification. That helps you to overcome the challenges outlined below.

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Post-acidification

The first sign of fungal spoilage might be blown packaging. Or it could be a strong yeasty or moldy flavor in the yogurt. It could even be visible growth.

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Spoiler alert!

From sourness to syneresis, acidity continuing to develop after fermentation can alter the flavor and texture of fermented milk in a number of ways.

It’s a tale as old as time – yeast and mold versus good bacteria in the battle to keep fermented milk products from spoiling. But now there’s a twist.

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FreshQ® for next-level benefits across value chain

Production

It’s a tale as old as time – yeast and mold versus good bacteria in the battle to keep fermented milk products from spoiling. But now there’s a twist.

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Logistics

FreshQ ® gives the good bacteria the upper hand, helping keep products fresh for longer and naturally extend shelf life – protecting quality from production to consumption. That’s how you stay one step ahead – creating a dairy story where the good guys win. Next level dairy.

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Export

FreshQ® optimizes your production efficiency in a range of ways. It allows you to increase your batch volume. It also gives you more flexibility so you can better cope with demand volatility.

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Retailer

Next-level shelf-life extension for fermented milk

20%

of yogurt is wasted across the value chain

17%

can be lost before it reaches consumers

80%

of waste is linked to shelf-life limitations

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One more step…

Consumers love delicious fermented dairy. They also love convenience. And they’re looking for ways to cut down on food waste in their homes. With FreshQ®, you can give them everything they want and boost their positive perception of your brands.

Unlock the full potential of shelf‑life extension – from reducing complexity to gaining a competitive edge.

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Get closer to your environmental impact goals

Unlock the full potential of shelf‑life extension – from reducing complexity to gaining a competitive edge.

What if all European yogurts contained FreshQ®?

Next-level shelf-life extension for fermented milk