Our monthly journey: leben in North Africa

Bioprox Cultures takes you on a journey around the world of "ethnic"/traditional fermented milks, with this month's focus on Leben or l'ben and raïeb, these delightful traditional dairy products from North Africa that remain as popular as ever.

Refreshing drinks during meals

Despite the modernisation and industrialisation of dietary habits, l’ben and raïeb have managed to maintain their place in the meals of North African households. These fermented milks are consumed as refreshing drinks during meals, perfectly complementing couscous while aiding digestion. Their consumption sees a significant increase during the month of Ramadan.

Although expectations slightly differ from one country to another, consumers enjoy products that are creamy, smooth, but aromatic in taste.

A perfect range of starter cultures for Leben

Thanks to its long-standing presence in these markets, Bioprox Cultures understands these expectations and offers a comprehensive range of DI-PROX cultures. These cultures provide several benefits, including limited post-acidification during storage, minimal to no gas production, optimised fermentation time, as well as phage robustness and consistency.

This range perfectly meets consumer expectations in terms of taste and texture, while satisfying industrial requirements for consistency, stability, and performance, even when using milk powder. All of this is offered in a single sachet of freeze-dried cultures, ensuring an optimal experience in terms of taste, texture, and much more!

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