Cheese Flavor Solutions
The cultural importance of cheese cannot be underestimated in the Western hemisphere, whereas it is increasingly important in the East. Cheese plays an important role in savory cuisines, baked goods, and even beverages in some regions. According to our TrendSeeds™ survey in 2022, cheese is one of the top 5 most appealing savory flavors in the world. It is strongly associated with comfort and relaxation. When people think about cheese, they may likely think about memorable meals spent with their families and associate cheese with times of carefree indulgence.
At Takasago, we understand the needs of both the consumers and our customers. Therefore, we are able to develop a wide range of authentic cheese flavors that could help elevate taste experiences. Our cheese flavor portfolio includes both classical and premium types, such as Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, Feta, etc., which are designed to suit every application type such as snack, instant noodles, sauces, bakery, and processed cheese products. In addition, we can help further enhance the consumer taste experience with rich, creamy, and dairy profiles developed from Takasago’s commitment to natural deliciousness, for example, LacteboosT® and Intensates®.
By analyzing positive online conversations on the topic of cheese using Takasago’s Social Media Listening platform, we have learned that consumers’ taste preference is becoming more sophisticated. Cheese Flavor pairings, such as Cheese + Bacon, Cheese + Chicken, Cheese + Chili, Cheese + Sour Cream, etc., or flavors inspired by regionally desired cheese dishes may more directly appeal to consumers in each market.
Your Global Partner
As the leading Asian flavor house with over 100 years of history, our global team of experienced flavorists is here to help you find the ideal cheese flavor for your products. With our global consumer insights and sensory knowledge, we can provide cheese flavors that are consistent, reliable, and cost-effective while fulfilling consumers’ demands in Europe and the Americas, and the growing dairy markets in Asia.
Our Plant-Based Solutions
Plant-based dairy continues to grow exceptionally, and non-dairy cheese received retail growth rates of up to 26% in the USA.
With this fast-growing trend, Takasago has developed an extensive lineup of plant-based cheese flavors, including Cheddar, Pecorino, Feta, Parmesan, Mozzarella, etc., as well as the application proposals to support your product development. With our Shojin® approach, we propose solutions which can help improve the taste and mouthfeel and contribute to consumers' individual healthy lifestyles.
