Unlock Intense Cheese Flavor at a Fraction of the Cost
Flavor is the single most important consideration for U.S. consumers when it comes to purchasing cheese. While classic varieties such as cheddar and mozzarella are the most widely consumed, curiosity for distinctive, bold flavors is driving the growing popularity of savory cheeses, such as Parmesan, Swiss and provolone.1
Consumers crave cheese flavors that elevate every eating moment—from meals to snacks to social gatherings. Younger consumers, in particular, are hungry for bold, adventurous tastes, pushing brands to get creative with new and sophisticated product offerings.1 With our line of Cheese Buds® Parmesan, we offer brands a smart, affordable way to deliver authentic cheese taste without the high cost of traditional cheese powders.
Solving Application Challenges
Cheese formulation in the U.S. faces a myriad of challenges, mainly driven by rising ingredient and production costs, tariffs and growing consumer price sensitivity.1 Among these, cost remains the biggest hurdle when developing applications with a Parmesan cheese profile, as both block and powder forms add a premium price to any formulation.
Made with real cheese, our Cheese Buds® are highly concentrated and feature extremely low application levels. Utilizing our proprietary enzyme-modification process, we unlock the naturally potent flavor of cheese to create powdered concentrates up to 40 times the flavor strength of real cheese. This powdered form reduces total ingredient cost without compromising taste or texture—helping control costs and protect profit margins with more stable pricing than dairy commodities.
The Affordable Solution to High-Priced Cheese Powders
Our Cheese Buds® Parmesan products are low cost-in-use ingredients made with real Parmesan cheese. Delivering an authentic, savory cheese flavor, they provide natural umami and rich dairy notes similar to traditional block Parmesan, making them a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.
For formulations requiring a blend of cheese flavors, our unique line of concentrated cheese blends, X-Blends, is designed to replace spray-dried cheese or cheese powder blends. Made from a carefully balanced mix of cultured and enzyme-modified cheese solids combined with whey and buttermilk solids, X-Blends delivers up to five times the flavor intensity of standard spray-dried cheese products.
Ready to address your formulation challenges with cost-effective solutions that deliver authentic cheese taste? Request a sample of Cheese Buds® Parmesan or get in touch with our experts.
Sources
1 Mintel, Cheese – US – 2024
