Real milk proteins, no cows: Engineered bacteria pave the way for vegan cheese and yogurt
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 02:54
in Biology & Nature
Bacteria are set to transform the future of dairy-free milk products. Scientists have successfully engineered E. coli to produce key milk proteins essential for cheese and yogurt production, without using any animal-derived ingredients. This paves the way for plant-based dairy alternatives that mimic traditional dairy at a molecular level but are sustainable and cruelty-free.