Yoghurt dip: Labneh 1kg - Bekaa

What is Labne?

Is it yoghurt, cheese, or both? Labne is a Levantine fermented dairy product that’s tangy like yoghurt, spreads like cream cheese, and is often called both. But the term “yogurt cheese” is both inaccurate and unhelpful, not to mention off-putting for something so dense and delicious. To get technical about it, labne is not a cheese, as the curd is never chemically separated from the whey; it’s salted cow’s milk yoghurt, strained in a cheesecloth until enough liquid has drained away that the remaining mass is thick to the point of cream cheese. Labne is thicker than most Greek yoghurts, and can be more or less tangy based on the recipe. It can even be salted cured in olive oil, at which point it develops a firmness that you might describe as…cheesy. But don’t call it cheese.

Yoghurt is a healthy option for those who want to make better food choices. It can help you attain a desirable balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. It helps give your immune system a boost.

Labneh is different from Greek yoghurt. However, the process for making these two products is similar. The final output after processing the raw materials is different. Labneh tends to contain less moisture. The texture of Labneh is close to cream cheese. That is why it is also a perfect spread for your favourite bread. Get your Labneh in 1 kg packs now from Lebanese Food Emporium!

About the brand

Bekaa dairy brand is renowned for its yoghurt, labneh "dip" and "unique" white cheeses.

Originating from the Middle East, the family brought with them two generations of dairy know-how & expertise. Combining traditional methods with a modern twist, the company now produces traditional distinctive country style yoghurts that have body, different texture and deep flavour, as well as cheeses & labneh just to name a few.

The modern twist is the gourmet yoghurt, smoothies, rice puddings, gourmet white cheeses & dips alike.

Bekaa is a family owned Australian company which provides premium quality gourmet dairy products, both dessert & savoury, throughout Australia. The concept of Bekaa started from humble beginnings by my father Ibraham Abou-Chedid some 40 years ago. It was his passion & expertise in this industry which led him to begin producing on a very small scale in early 1970. He was happy to make enough product to sell to friends and a handful of corner shops, just enough to support his small family.

As dairy was a part of my childhood, I decided to follow in my father's footsteps & continue the family tradition but on a slightly larger scale. In 1993 from a small shop front, in Croydon Park, I took the opportunity and started manufacturing dairy products with my father by my side. He was my teacher, my mentor and my aspiration. Having a unique product of premium quality in a niche market made our business grow rapidly through word of mouth, and within a year we had outgrown the premises and had to relocate. In 1994 with my father's blessing, I took over manufacturing the products and continued to grow & develop new lines.

In 1996 we were nominated for the Multicultural Small Business Awards and with great pride were awarded 1st prize. That same year we had an editorial in the BRW Magazine, this made me realise that I must be doing something right. From there I excelled in the art of making different types of cheeses & yoghurts and my passion was unstoppable.

Some 40 years on, the student has become the master at his craft. Now that my boys have become young men, having inherited my passion and drive, they want to continue a fifth generation of manufacturing dairy products. In order to stay competitive we have to be innovative and driven, coming up with new, natural & healthy product lines evolving with the ever changing tastes within the Australian culture. This we achieve by working as a team, putting ideas forward and respecting each other’s position within the company. We believe innovation, coupled with passion, hard work, ambition & expertise is a recipe for growth development & success.

Our goal is to continue growing, developing new products & giving consumers the healthiest most natural dairy products available on the market to date. Branded dairy food service includes varied styles and textures of yoghurts, a range of white cheeses both soft & semi firm and a variety of labneh to name a few.

Lebanese Food Emporium does not store bulk Bekaa products in our warehouse. Bekaa products are picked up fresh daily and delivered directly to you same day within hours…… experience the difference today!!

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