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Potato-Based Cheeses

'Chato' is a Waste-Reducing Plant-Based Cheese Substitute

— October 19, 2016 — Eco
'Chato' is the name of a unique "man-made superfood" product that's been developed by Potato Magic. This plant-based cheese substitute is described as a product that looks, acts and melts just like real cheese, even though it is made from potatoes. The process of making Chato involves heating a potato to a specific temperature-controlled range, then chilling it to liquefy the substance.

What's particularly noteworthy about Chato is that it uses nearly 100% of the potato, which is significant because in other kinds of processing, nearly 25% of the whole potato goes to waste.

This waste-reducing alternative cheese product is set to disrupt the dairy industry as a viable and ultra-realistic alternative to everything from cheese and milk to custard and ice cream.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Cheese Substitutes - The rise of plant-based cheese substitutes like Chato disrupts traditional dairy products and provides a waste-reducing alternative.
2. Waste-reducing Food Innovation - Chato's innovative use of nearly 100% of the potato showcases the potential for waste reduction in food production, creating disruptive solutions.
3. Realistic Dairy Alternatives - Chato's ability to look, act, and melt like real cheese opens up opportunities for realistic and highly appealing dairy alternatives in various food products.
Industry Implications
1. Dairy Industry - Chato's plant-based cheese substitute presents a potential disruption to traditional dairy products, requiring the industry to adapt to changing consumer preferences.
2. Food Processing Industry - The waste-reducing approach of Chato highlights the need for innovative food processing methods that maximize resource utilization and minimize waste.
3. Plant-based Food Industry - Chato's development as a potato-based cheese substitute showcases the potential for plant-based alternatives in the food industry, creating disruptive alternatives to traditional dairy products.
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