There is an ever growing global trend for new and exciting ice cream flavours. While the combination of ice cream and cheese may seem unusual the culinary creations are seen in both European and Asian markets for dairy-based ice creams with cheese-flavour. In ice cream our cream cheese powder or mascarpone powder are often aplied for an authentic taste and creamy texture and mouthfeel.
Lactosan Cheese Powders can help you to create ice creams that explode with flavour and quality.
Lactosan’s Cheese Powders provide a wide range of new possibilities, both in pasteurized ice creams and in ready to use instant powder solutions. We can help you to create a distinctive cheese taste or our Cheese Powders can be used to boost other flavours, such as chocolate and vanilla.
Compared to fresh cheese, Cheese Powder can help to give a smoother, creamier texture and is cheaper to manage and use in your production process. It is easier to handle and store, and provides a consistent maturity so the flavour of your product never varies.
Typically, most producers use Mascarpone, Quark, Cream Cheese, Fromage Frais or Brunost, however we can also help inspire you to combine these with other flavour components, such as Blue Cheese and Walnuts, Chocolate and naturally Smoked Cheese, and Brunost and Sea salt.
2025
Vegetarian
14.3%
Kosher
12.9%
Halal
9.82%
GMO Free
1.29%
(Source: Innova Market Insights, Jan. '26)
Many consumers love nostalgic classics - and often these return with a modern twist. In 2026, flavours such as birthday cake, cookies & cream and banana split are making a comeback, twisted with high-quality ingredients and creative toppings. 75 % of consumers are curious about new taste experiences.
Flavour trends are often closely linked to wider food trends. Health, naturalness, sustainability and sensorial experience are all big themes. This will also spread to the ice cream category with products claiming:
No added sugar
Protein-rich, low-carb or probiotics / prebiotics
Focus on sustainability
In 2026, watch out for Avocado ice cream and see Pistachio ice cream remain a hit in the ice cream category.
For authenticity in your ice-cream products
Cheese Powder gives a smoother and creamier mouthfeel to your ice cream products
Cheese Powder can boost other flavours such as chocolate and vanilla.
We’re here to help bring your ideas to life. If you need a better way to create delicious new ice creams using natural Cheese Powders that meet specific requirements, flavour profiles and declaration needs, just add Lactosan.
