Arla Foods Ingredients debuts Greek-style concept

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new ingredient concept for producing Greek-style yogurt smoothies that are rich in both protein and fruit. Nutrilac YO-8075 is a natural whey protein, derived from cow’s milk. It gives manufacturers the ability to use existing equipment to formulate a fat-free smoothie that is 50% Greek yogurt, 50% fruit and has a protein content as high as 7.5%.

Per capita consumption of Greek yogurt has doubled in the past decade according to NPD Group data, and US sales are set to hit $9.3 billion (€7.1bn) by 2017, up from $7.3 billion in 2012 (Packaged Facts) – demonstrating that this is a trend that is here to stay. Fruit also continues to enjoy popularity as an ingredient that adds a ‘health halo’ to a product.

The process generates high yields and zero acid whey, which is the waste product associated with traditional Greek yogurt making. The protein is supplied by Arla Foods Ingredients ready to produce a Greek-style yogurt base that can be combined with a wide range of fruit ingredients – or even vegetables – in one step.