DSM unveils enzyme portfolio to create plant-based dairy alternatives
Royal DSM has launched its Delvo Plant range of enzymes that helps optimise the taste, texture and sweetness of plant-based drinks.
According to DSM, its enzymes increase the solubility of protein and reduce viscosity to improve mouthfeel and unlock the natural sweetness of raw materials like rice, soy and oats.
By helping to deliver an appealing dairy alternative experience, the Delvo Plant enzymes allow brands to develop cereal- and non-cereal-based drinks to appeal to today’s discerning consumers.
Alongside Delvo Plant enzymes are Gellaneer hydrocolloids, ModuMax taste modulation solutions, Quali vitamins, and DSM premix solutions for plant-based drinks and yogurts. DSM said it can also help with formulation, application, and technical support.
With plant-based beverages particularly popular in the dairy-free space, with rice and oat-based drinks expected to outpace the rest of the market over the next few years, DSM said brands can differentiate their offering by developing wholesome products with great taste and texture as well as high nutritional value.
The Delvo Plant enzyme portfolio makes the elements naturally present in raw materials such as rice and oats more soluble and easier to process, enhancing the mouthfeel and sweetness of plant-based drinks.
Depending on the application, the enzymes can unlock glucose and/or maltose to help manufacturers create healthier dairy alternative beverages without added sugar, to offer sweetness that can be tailored to align with local market preferences. The new Delvo Plant enzyme range also improves the availability of minerals and in oat-based drinks, these solutions can reduce the gluten content to create strong appeal for an even broader range of consumers.
“The market for plant-based dairy alternatives continues to go from strength to strength, but delivering a consumer-friendly sensory profile without compromising on health appeal has long been a complex challenge,” says Ben Rutten, global business manager for milk at DSM.
“This is why we’ve made it our mission to bring high-quality, future-proof solutions for plant-based drink varieties to the market. With DSM’s DelvoPlant enzymes and wider portfolio of solutions for dairy alternatives, our customers can create winning plant-based beverages with the taste, texture and sweetness that consumers desire, as well as an enriched nutritional profile, allowing them to truly stand out in the booming dairy-free space.”