Saputo debuts mozzarella-flavoured cheese alternative

Saputo Dairy UK has released a new vegan mozzarella-flavoured cheese alternative for the foodservice and food manufacturing sectors.

Made from a coconut oil base, the new dairy-free offering joins Saputo’s Vitalite portfolio. The cheese alternative is free from preservatives and has a three-month chilled life.

The new Vitalite product carries Vegan and Vegetarian Society accreditation and is said to offer a versatile mozzarella-like flavour and colour.

The launch follows news of Saputo’s acquisition of Bute Island Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of vegan cheese for the retail and foodservice industries.

The new Vitalite cheese alternative will be produced by Bute Island Foods, which is located off the west coast of Scotland.

Emilie Grundy, marketing controller at Saputo, said: “Specially developed to help foodservice operators and food manufacturers satisfy the growing demand for vegan and plant-based dishes, we’re extremely proud to launch this new extension to our Vitalite range.

“Our innovation team have worked incredibly hard to achieve a product quality that delivers both the taste and performance of a true mozzarella and we have already received glowing commendations from third-party vegan food manufacture specialists.”

The new Vitalite offering is available to buy in a 2kg grated format or in a bulk block.