World debut of animal-free mozzarella by New Culture
New Culture debuts animal-free mozzarella at Pizzeria Mozza
An intimate group of leading chefs, culinary influencers and media recently gathered at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles to taste the world’s first animal-free mozzarella. Hosted by renowned chef Nancy Silverton, the debut event showcased the revolutionary first product from New Culture, a Bay Area food company dedicated to creating sustainable, animal-free dairy. This mozzarella is lactose-free, cholesterol-free and free from any trace hormones or antibiotics.
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On Pizzeria Mozza’s menu in 2024 | animal-free mozzarella
As part of New Culture’s partnership with Silverton, the event gave guests the first chance to experience this first-of-its-kind mozzarella, which will be launching on Pizzeria Mozza’s menu in 2024. The four-course meal was designed and prepared by Nancy Silverton and the Pizzeria Mozza team, showcasing the versatility and craveability of New Culture’s cheese. From pizza to arancini to eggplant parmesan, the cheese was chunked, shredded, sliced, and baked in a variety of different menu items. The highlight of the evening were the two pizzas custom-designed for the Pizzeria Mozza menu: a classic margherita and a caponata with eggplant, confit tomatoes, pickled onions and caperberries.
New Culture leads the global transition to an animal-free dairy future
The event marked an important milestone for New Culture as they continue their mission to lead the global transition to an animal-free dairy future. By combining fermentation technology and innovative food science, they replace the essential dairy protein in cheese – called casein – with an animal-free version that the company produces using precision fermentation. This revolutionary process makes it possible to replicate the taste and texture of traditional dairy products using New Culture’s animal-free proteins, radically reducing cheesemaking’s environmental impact and impact on animal and human health. Additionally, since the cheese is made without any animal inputs, it is lactose-free, cholesterol-free and free from any trace hormones or antibiotics.
“I’m so proud to be part of this incredible debut and partnership with New Culture,” said Silverton. “New Culture has developed something truly distinctive. Because their animal-free cheese has the same protein as conventional mozzarella, you get the same experience – the fantastic texture and the same meltability. It made for a fantastic evening surrounded by leaders in the LA culinary community”
New Culture + Pizzeria Mozza
The debut event was the first installment of a long-term partnership between the two parties. Additional New Culture + Pizzeria Mozza events are scheduled for this year across Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco, to be followed by menu service in 2024. New Culture’s product is the first animal-free cheese to meet Silverton’s exacting standards and the first to be offered on the menu at any of her restaurants, which are known for the quality of their cheeses.
The event also included a culinary demonstration with Silverton using the cheese as well as a display of the world’s first animal-free casein. Guests left well fed and feeling inspired by New Culture’s leadership in transitioning the world to an animal-free dairy future. As one culinary guest put it: “New Culture has created an animal-free cheese that stands alone. I can’t wait for this to be available on menus – it’s sensational.” With their groundbreaking technology, commitment to sustainability, and delicious mozzarella, New Culture is positioned to win over pizza lovers everywhere, starting at Pizzeria Mozza.
We also wrote about animal-free milk in the past.
Website: New Culture
