DFI Analogue Cheddar Cheese Premix is a creamy, off-white cheddar-flavour powder blend developed for the manufacturing of analogue cheddar cheese products. The premix is designed to deliver consistent flavour, texture, meltability, and processing performance in a cost-effective cheese alternative application.

Analogue cheese is a cheese alternative manufactured using dairy and / or non-dairy ingredients to replicate the appearance, texture, flavour, and functionality of traditional cheese. It is widely used in processed food applications due to its consistent performance, improved cost efficiency, controlled melt characteristics, and extended shelf-life.

Analogue Cheddar Cheese produced with this premix is suitable for applications such as:
* Pizza toppings.

* Sauces and spreads.

* Processed cheese products.

* Sandwich and burger slices.

* Bakery and snack applications.

* Food service and industrial manufacturing.

* Consistent cheddar flavour profile.

* Smooth and creamy texture.

* Excellent melt characteristics.

* Easy-to-use powder premix system.

* Suitable for industrial-scale processing.

* Stable shelf-life in powder form.

* 12 months in unopened packaging.

* Store below 25 ºC in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight and odorous products. Reseal packaging securely after opening.

Mix 25 kg premix + 17 kg vegetable fat + 29 kg good quality water according to the required formulation and process flow.

Step 1: Mix all ingredients and pre-hydrate for  minutes at a medium speed (1500rpm) in a high-speed Stephen-type cooker.

Step 2: Heat to 80 - 85 ºC and maintain for 1 minute.

Step 3: Add Annatto colouring if preferred - no Annatto will produce a white cheese.

Step 4: Adjust pH with citric acid to pH 5.7 - 5.9.

Step 5: Fill containers and store for at least 3 days at 4 ºC before distributing.