Müller cuts sugar in its yoghurts
Dairy giant Müller is set to reduce the level of sugar in its Müller Corner yoghurt range in the UK and Ireland.
The firm, which has operations in Shropshire at Market Drayton, Minsterley and Telford, said it could reduce sugar in the range by up to nine per cent and gain a creamier texture.
It said it has carried out a “rigorous research and development process” which involved access to more than 13,000 yoghurt strains.
Müller said it discovered that the combination of two specific yoghurt strains created a less sour tasting yoghurt which means less sugar is required to be added to create a better taste.
The company is also planning to remove all added sugar from its core Müllerlight range, reducing the total sugar content by up to 28 per cent.
The new recipes will be available from May 2019.
Michael Inpong, chief marketing officer at Müller said: “By changing the culture we use to make our yoghurt we’ve created something completely unique. Not only does the new Corner yoghurt recipe have a thicker and creamier texture, but it has less sugar. It’s backed by our consumer sampling, and we’re very excited to bring this new recipe to market.”
