Provesta® 222 is a yeast based flavour designed to
intensify the perception of cheddar and other aged cheeses in food
formulations. In many food systems, the use of Provesta® 222 results in a lower total formula cost. In low and reduced fat cheese systems, Provesta® 222 helps mask the bitter and off flavour notes that are sometimes present.
Applications
Provesta® 222 may be used in any food system that
requires enhanced cheddar or aged cheese flavour. It can be used in
cheese snack seasonings, cheese seasonings for boxed meals, cheese
analogs, sauces and cheese flavoured bakery items. Typical usage rates
are 1.0% to 2.0% on an as consumed basis.
Benefits
Provesta® 222 is designed to enhance cheddar cheese and other aged cheese flavour notes. Provesta® 222 is microwave and freeze-thaw stable, making it suitable for application in frozen entrees and side dishes. Provesta® 222 helps to preserve flavour when products are subjected to long steam table holding times. Provesta®
222 reduces bitter and harsh flavours in foods that are often
associated with low and reduced fat food systems and enzyme modified
cheeses.
222 is retortable, allowing it to be used in canned and aseptically
processed cheese products. In food service applications, Provesta
