| abstract |
The method of the invention produces a savoury flavoured product from a source of protein using a combination of two distinct strains of bacteria. The source of protein may be a plant soy, wheat or rice- but is preferably milk or whey. The first strain of bacteria is selected from the group Macrococcus, Micrococcus, Entercoccus, Staphylococcus, Brevibacterium, Anthrobacter and Corynebacterium, preferably Macrococcus caseolyticus. The second strain of bacteria is selected from the lactic acid bacteria - Lactococcus, Lactobacillus, Pediococcus or Leuconostoc. The protein source is fermented with the bacteria at a pH above the isoelectric point of the protein, preferably at a pH of 5.5-6.5. The savoury flavoured product may be combined with other ingredients to form products such as cheese, protein-water gels, yoghurts, creams, custards, sauces and confectionary products. |