The Quiet Power of Fresh Local Yoghurt in Professional Catering
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Once a humble fridge
staple, yoghurt has firmly
claimed its place in the
professional kitchen.
From its Maltese roots
at Benna to the high-pressure
demands of
catering, this versatile
product is delivering
more than just flavour.
In the fast-paced world of hospitality, where efficiency must work in tandem with flair, few ingredients tick as many boxes as yoghurt. Its creamy texture, health halo, and crowd-pleasing versatility have made it a goto for chefs and caterers alike - whether they're plating up elegant desserts or stocking breakfast buffets with crowd-pleasers.
Yoghurt is having something of a moment, and at the heart of Malta's offering is Benna, where the journey begins with the freshest local milk, collected and delivered straight to the Malta Dairy Products Ltd facility. Once there, the milk is pasteurised to ensure safety and uniformity, then cooled before meeting the star players: the live cultures that transform milk into thick, tangy yoghurt.
These cultures trigger a precisely controlled fermentation process, converting the milk’s natural sugars - lactose - into lactic acid. This gentle transformation lowers the pH, prompting the milk proteins to coagulate and form the signature thick, creamy texture of yoghurt. The resulting acidity not only delivers yoghurt’s distinctive tang but also improves its digestibility and extends its shelf life.
Benna’s catering yoghurt range is thoughtfully crafted to meet the varied needs of today’s food service professionals. Offered in five flavour profiles - Natural, Vanilla, Strawberry, Peach and Banana - this versatile lineup lends itself to both sweet and savoury creations. Each flavour is designed to hold its own through different preparation methods and storage conditions, delivering reliable consistency in high-demand kitchens.
Natural Yoghurt serves as a culinary blank canvas. Its mild acidity and smooth texture make it ideal for savoury applications such as salad dressings, tzatziki, marinades and cold sauces. It also functions as a healthier alternative to cream or mayonnaise, offering a lowerfat, probiotic-rich option that aligns with modern dietary trends.
Fruit-Flavoured Yoghurts, including Strawberry, Peach, Banana, and Vanilla, are designed to deliver a balanced sweetness and smooth mouthfeel. These are particularly well-suited for breakfast service, where they can be used in parfaits, smoothie bowls or as a base for fruit compotes. Their familiar taste profiles appeal to a wide demographic, including children and older adults, making them a reliable choice for buffet-style service and institutional catering.
Understanding the growing emphasis on health and
wellness in the hospitality industry, Benna offers its
catering yoghurt in three distinct fat content levels,
allowing chefs to tailor their offerings to specific dietary
requirements:
Full Fat Yoghurt (2g fat/100ml): This option offers a rich, creamy texture, perfect for indulgent dishes and luxurious desserts. Its elevated fat content enhances mouthfeel and flavour retention, making it ideal for yoghurt-based panna cottas, mousses, and sauces.
Light Yoghurt (0.2g fat/100ml): Tailored for calorieconscious menus, this low-fat choice maintains the key features of traditional yoghurt while promoting healthfocused dining. It is particularly appropriate for wellness retreats, fitness centres, and spa resorts where nutritional transparency is essential.
Dessert Yoghurt (higher fat content): With an incredibly smooth consistency, this variant is tailored for dessert applications. It works wonderfully as a base for yoghurt cheesecakes, frozen yoghurt, and other high-end pastry items where texture and richness are vital. Benna’s catering yoghurt is produced with an eightday shelf life from the date of manufacture, offering foodservice operators ample flexibility for menu planning and inventory management. The product is available in a range of packaging formats from 110g single-serve cups ideal for portion control and grab-and-go service, to 10L resealable buckets designed for high-volume kitchen operations.
The bulk packaging is engineered for ease of use in professional environments. The buckets are lightweight, stackable and feature resealable lids to maintain product integrity after opening. This design supports efficient storage, minimises waste, and ensures hygienic handling during service.
Benna’s yoghurt range addresses these expectations by offering lactose-free options and clearly labelled nutritional information. The use of locally sourced milk not only supports regional agriculture but also reinforces the brand’s commitment to sustainability and traceability. Its inclusion in menus can enhance the perceived health value of a dish, contributing to a more holistic dining experience.
Whether enriching a dessert menu, adding flair to a breakfast spread, or serving as a wholesome snack, yoghurt continues to prove its worth as a foundational ingredient of modern food service - trusted, flexible and always in demand.
Full Fat Yoghurt (2g fat/100ml): This option offers a rich, creamy texture, perfect for indulgent dishes and luxurious desserts. Its elevated fat content enhances mouthfeel and flavour retention, making it ideal for yoghurt-based panna cottas, mousses, and sauces.
Light Yoghurt (0.2g fat/100ml): Tailored for calorieconscious menus, this low-fat choice maintains the key features of traditional yoghurt while promoting healthfocused dining. It is particularly appropriate for wellness retreats, fitness centres, and spa resorts where nutritional transparency is essential.
Dessert Yoghurt (higher fat content): With an incredibly smooth consistency, this variant is tailored for dessert applications. It works wonderfully as a base for yoghurt cheesecakes, frozen yoghurt, and other high-end pastry items where texture and richness are vital. Benna’s catering yoghurt is produced with an eightday shelf life from the date of manufacture, offering foodservice operators ample flexibility for menu planning and inventory management. The product is available in a range of packaging formats from 110g single-serve cups ideal for portion control and grab-and-go service, to 10L resealable buckets designed for high-volume kitchen operations.
The bulk packaging is engineered for ease of use in professional environments. The buckets are lightweight, stackable and feature resealable lids to maintain product integrity after opening. This design supports efficient storage, minimises waste, and ensures hygienic handling during service.
Benna’s yoghurt range addresses these expectations by offering lactose-free options and clearly labelled nutritional information. The use of locally sourced milk not only supports regional agriculture but also reinforces the brand’s commitment to sustainability and traceability. Its inclusion in menus can enhance the perceived health value of a dish, contributing to a more holistic dining experience.
Whether enriching a dessert menu, adding flair to a breakfast spread, or serving as a wholesome snack, yoghurt continues to prove its worth as a foundational ingredient of modern food service - trusted, flexible and always in demand.
Malta Dairy Products Ltd. is the leading processing dairy plant on the Maltese Islands. We process, pack and distribute fresh milk and milk products originating solely from the Maltese Islands. Fresh milk is brought in every single day from 89 farms around Malta and Gozo. The milk is not sterilised, but simply pasteurised to retain its fresh taste and nutritious quality.
Product safety and quality are at the heart of the Company’s culture and relentless pursuit to ensure that all its products are produced in a hygienic and efficient manner.
At Malta Dairy Products Ltd. we pride ourselves in being the leading Cooperative of dairy farmers across Malta and Gozo, with a mission to utilise all the milk provided by our herdsmen.
W: https://www.benna.com.mt/ | E: info@benna.com.mt | Tel: +356 21224472
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