On the surface, yoghurt seems straightforward: we use relatively few ingredients, and it existed long before processing lines did. But for such reasons, yoghurt is about craftmanship, requiring deep knowledge of how processing and different ingredients influence its character.
Yoghurt production lines for dairy and plant-based yoghurt may look similar, but they require different processing steps, design details and parameters. Their ingredients differ on protein, fat and carbohydrate levels, and have different microbiological flora.
However, it is possible to build hybrid lines capable of producing both dairy and plant-based yoghurt, increasing yoghurt production flexibility and line utilization.
We at Tetra Pak has the processing expertise to advise you on building new hybrid lines or adapting existing lines to create hybrid capacity. We can provide the right guidance every step of the way, from heating technology and processing parameters, to CIP programs for allergen management.
In this video, our experts Dan Björklund and Rachel Shen explain the innovation process with the use of product development centres. They discuss three different products including ambient yoghurt with particles.