Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has introduced Delvo Cheese CT-500 Castellano, a cheese culture for creating Spanish Castellano-type cheese. The new culture was especially developed to create the highly specific taste and texture of the Castellano-type cheese, allowing cheesemakers to respond to the growing demand for premium, authentic and artisan cheese types.
The new DelvoCheese CT-500 Castellano culture is the first culture on the market that is specifically selected to create the consistency and taste for which the Castellano-type is known: a fruity, nutty, sweet and tangy flavor that is grassy and pleasant. After around six months of ripening, the taste develops to caramel with a bit of acid.
DelvoCheese CT-500 Castellano is the latest addition to DSM’s comprehensive portfolio of Continental cheese solutions which includes cultures, coagulants, bulk starters, lipases, and cheese-ripening solutions. DSM’s cheese cultures enable cheesemakers to craft high-quality cheeses in Gouda, Maasdam, Havarti, French Raclette, and now Spanish Manchego styles.