Starter & Protective Cultures
Smart Cultures for Cheese, Yogurt & Fermented Dairy
Let’s Make Dairy Safer, Fresher & Tastier!
i-Culture offers advanced starter and protective cultures to optimize flavor, texture, fermentation, and shelf life across cheese, yogurt, fermented milks, and plant-based alternatives. From artisanal to industrial production, our natural, clean-label solutions ensure consistent quality and process efficiency.
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i-CULTURE Cheese Starters – Reliable Fermentation & Flavor
Complete portfolio of mesophilic and thermophilic starters for fresh, semi-hard, hard, and specialty cheeses. Tailored blends of Lactococcus, Leuconostoc, Streptococcus, and Lactobacillus strains deliver consistent acidification, optimal flavor, and strong phage resistance.
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i-CULTURE Yogurt & FMP – Consistency & Market-Proven Performance
Thermophilic and mesophilic cultures for yogurts, kefir, sour cream, and other fermented milks. Optimized for viscosity, acidity, flavor, and mouthfeel across set, stirred, drinkable, Greek, and plant-based variants.
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i-CULTURE Probiotics – Health & Functional Benefits
Strain-specific and blended probiotics for yogurts, fermented milks, fresh cheeses, and plant-based dairy. Scientifically validated strains support gut health, immunity, and digestive well-being, while maintaining flavor and texture.
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i-CULTURE Protective Cultures – Fresher for Longer
Direct-vat protective cultures inhibit yeast, mold, and spoilage bacteria naturally. Extend shelf life, maintain flavor, and support clean-label positioning across yogurt, kefir, fresh cheeses, and plant-based dairy.
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Elevate Your Fermentation Process
Our fermentation specialists are ready to help you select the perfect culture combination for your products. From strain selection to process optimization, we provide comprehensive support for your success.