Danisco Cultures Invests in Kefir

Danisco has completed in a major expansion of its kefir culture processing plant in Olsztyn, Poland, more than trebling capacity to meet the growing international demand for kefir products.

The
investment, comprising a new, highly automated lactic acid bacteria
fermentation line, also marks a further optimisation of the unique
kefir cultures.

Danisco Olsztyn plant is the only one
in the world to have commercial production of traditional kefir
grains. This capacity enables Danisco to blend the grains with its
freeze-dried cultures. In addition, all the cultures are for direct
vat inoculation, enabling faster and more reliable kefir production.

A traditional fermented dairy beverage
throughout Eastern Europe, kefir is catching the eye of Western
consumers, who are drawn by the drink’s natural health image and
characteristic taste.

Danisco kefir cultures make it possible
to produce kefir as it has been known for centuries.