{"id":51386,"date":"2026-07-15T04:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/?p=51386"},"modified":"2026-07-29T07:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:32:50","slug":"the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/","title":{"rendered":"From Expectation to Execution: The Reality of High Protein Dairy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#High_Protein_in_everywhere%E2%80%A6\" >High Protein in everywhere&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#How_manufacturers_can_deliver_high_protein\" >How manufacturers can deliver high protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#From_differentiation_to_expectation\" >From differentiation to expectation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#Rising_expectations_meet_rising_complexity\" >Rising expectations meet rising complexity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#Designing_for_the_next_phase_of_growth\" >Designing for the next phase of growth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-high-protein-in-everywhere\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Protein_in_everywhere%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>High Protein in everywhere&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230; including yogurt, and the numbers explain why. The high-protein end market is now valued at around USD 100 billion globally, with high-protein <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/cultures\/dairy-cultures\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dairy<\/a> representing the largest value pool. Within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/cultures\/dairy-cultures\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dairy<\/a> , high-protein yoghurt alone was worth about USD 7.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to around USD 9.1 billion by 2028. The opportunity is global, but the dynamics are sharply regional<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>North America<\/strong> remains the engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Europe <\/strong>shows how protein has moved into the mainstream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asia Pacific<\/strong> is the fastest rise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Latin America<\/strong> is building momentum from a smaller base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As protein levels rise, manufacturers face greater pressure to balance nutrition, texture, fermentation performance, and scalability. The right culture strategy can help reduce variability, maintain product quality, and support reliable development at higher protein levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-manufacturers-can-deliver-high-protein\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_manufacturers_can_deliver_high_protein\"><\/span>How manufacturers can deliver high protein<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real question is no longer whether high protein matters, but how manufacturers can deliver it better.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-1024x1022.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34447\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0019611833706452;width:224px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-1024x1022.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-768x767.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-70x70.jpeg 70w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-301x300.jpeg 301w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yogurt_AI-generated.jpeg 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As protein claims become standard on the shelf, the competitive advantage is shifting. More grams alone no longer define success. Instead, the focus is moving toward how protein performs across the full product experience, from taste and texture to everyday usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For manufacturers, this marks an important inflection point. The challenge is no longer adding <a type=\"post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/cracking-the-code-high-protein-dairy\/\" id=\"19528\">protein<\/a>, but delivering it in a way that meets rising expectations without compromising quality or consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-from-differentiation-to-expectation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_differentiation_to_expectation\"><\/span><strong>From differentiation to expectation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across markets, protein claims are becoming more common on yoghurt shelves. As a result, the conversation is shifting. The question is no longer whether to add protein, but how to do it better than the product next to it. This raises the bar for both product design and execution. Brands that succeed will be those that combine strong nutritional positioning with sensory appeal and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-rising-expectations-meet-rising-complexity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rising_expectations_meet_rising_complexity\"><\/span>Rising expectations meet rising complexity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the scenes, delivering on these expectations is becoming more challenging: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"1002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0L0A2214-Copy-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51395\" style=\"width:274px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0L0A2214-Copy-edited.jpg 1002w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0L0A2214-Copy-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0L0A2214-Copy-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0L0A2214-Copy-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0L0A2214-Copy-edited-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0L0A2214-Copy-edited-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing protein content changes the behavior of the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher buffering slows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/cultures\/dairy-cultures\/fresh-fermented\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"23647\">fermentation<\/a> and narrows process tolerance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texture becomes more sensitive, and the risk of defects increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What may have been a robust process at lower protein levels can quickly become difficult to control as protein rises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where many manufacturers face a critical realization. High-protein yoghurt is not simply about adding more protein. It is about designing the right system. Formulation, processing route and culture selection must work together to deliver the desired result. Each decision influences <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/cultures\/dairy-cultures\/fresh-fermented\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"23647\">fermentation<\/a> kinetics, texture development and product stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-designing-for-the-next-phase-of-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Designing_for_the_next_phase_of_growth\"><\/span><strong>Designing for the next phase of growth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51390\" style=\"width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the market evolves, so must the approach to innovation. Success in high protein requires a deeper understanding of how to balance performance and experience. It means translating consumer expectations into solutions that are scalable, robust and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At IFF, we support this journey by helping manufacturers design their path up to 15% protein, and beyond. With expertise in fermentation and culture selection, including our YO-MIX\u00ae FORTIS range developed for fortified high-protein yoghurt, we help turn complexity into repeatability. Because in the next phase of high-protein yoghurt, the winners will be those who can deliver both function and experience, reliably and at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/cultures\/dairy-cultures\/fresh-fermented\/yo-mix-fortis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Reach 15% protein and beyond<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block blog-cta\"  >\n            <div class=\"blog-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"blog-cta__title\">\n                    Explore how you can power your next generation of high-protein yoghurt:                 <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/high-protein-biosciences-platform-log-in-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right\">Read More <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Euromonitor Passport 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mintel GNPD 2025\u20132026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innova Market Insights 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IFIC insights<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">FAQ<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772125142172\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is adding more protein no longer enough to win in this category?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Because the competitive advantage has shifted. As protein claims become standard on shelf, more grams alone no longer define success. The focus is moving toward how protein performs across the full product experience, from taste and texture to everyday usability. For development teams, the priority is no longer to add protein, but to deliver it in a way that meets rising expectations without compromising quality or consistency.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772125208356\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What actually changes in the fermentation system as protein content rises?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Increasing protein changes the behaviour of the system. Higher buffering slows fermentation and narrows process tolerance. Texture becomes more sensitive, and the risk of defects increases. A process that was robust at lower protein levels can quickly become difficult to control as protein rises. In practice, this means each formulation decision influences fermentation kinetics, texture development and product stability.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772125245683\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What role do starter cultures play at high protein levels?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A defining one. Starter cultures are not just one component of the recipe. They shape how the system behaves under stress, influencing gel structure, acidity and long-term stability. This is why the blog frames high-protein yoghurt as a system design challenge rather than an ingredient addition: formulation, processing route and culture selection have to work together to deliver the intended result.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776338478751\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does YO-MIX\u00ae FORTIS help us reach high protein with confidence?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">YO-MIX\u00ae FORTIS was developed specifically for fortified high-protein yoghurt, which is where fermentation gets harder to control. As protein rises, higher buffering slows fermentation and narrows process tolerance, and texture becomes more sensitive. YO-MIX\u00ae FORTIS is designed to work within that tighter window, helping shape gel structure, acidity and stability so the system stays predictable.<br>There is an efficiency dimension too. By supporting faster fermentation, YO-MIX\u00ae FORTIS can help free up production capacity. A shorter fermentation cycle means more can be produced in the same window, which for some producers can open up an additional tank turn per day. The value for R&amp;D is twofold: a culture selected for the high-protein context that supports a path from 7 to 15% protein and beyond, and a process that can improve throughput rather than constrain it, helping you move from concept to consistent, scalable production.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782906597546\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does IFF bring to a high-protein development project?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">IFF works alongside fresh fermented dairy producers to help design scalable, robust and reliable paths to high protein. 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The value for R&amp;D is twofold: a culture selected for the high-protein context that supports a path from 7 to 15% protein and beyond, and a process that can improve throughput rather than constrain it, helping you move from concept to consistent, scalable production.","inLanguage":"es-ES"},"inLanguage":"es-ES"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#faq-question-1782906597546","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/media\/stories\/the-reality-of-high-protein-yogurt\/#faq-question-1782906597546","name":"What does IFF bring to a high-protein development project?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"IFF works alongside fresh fermented dairy producers to help design scalable, robust and reliable paths to high protein. This combines fermentation and culture-selection expertise with the YO-MIX\u00ae portfolio, including YO-MIX\u00ae FORTIS, which was developed for fortified high-protein yoghurt. 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