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Levak S, Kalit S, Dolenčić Špehar I, Radeljević B, Rako A, Tudor Kalit M. The influence of ripening of semi-hard goat cheese in oil on its physicochemical composition and sensory properties. J Dairy Sci 2023; 106:8493-8503. [PMID: 37641331 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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The aim of this paper was to determine the influence of ripening of semi-hard goat cheese in oil (mixture of Mljet's extra-virgin olive oil and refined sunflower oil; 50:50) on its physicochemical composition and sensory properties, as well as to determine the optimal time of immersion of the cheese in oil. Five batches of cheeses were produced, and the cheeses of the same batch were randomly divided into 3 groups according to the ripening method: (1) ripening in air (control group, treatment 1), (2) ripening in oil after 10 d of ripening in air (treatment 2), (3) ripening in oil after 20 d of ripening in air (treatment 3). Cheeses were sampled during ripening at d 0, 10, 20, 30, 45, and 60, and physicochemical analyses were performed. Oil as a ripening medium for cheese prevented water loss from the cheese (groups 2 and 3), and the significantly lowest contents of dry matter, protein, fat, saturated fatty acids (SFA), unsaturated fatty acids (UFA), oleic acid, and salt were found in group 2. Group 3 had the highest contents of fat, SFA, UFA, and oleic acid. Prolonged ripening of the cheese in air before immersion in oil resulted in greater water loss and the formation of such cheese structure that allowed oil to penetrate the cheese. Water retention and oil penetration into the cheese altered the physicochemical composition of the goat cheese, having a significantly positive effect on the sensory characteristics, particularly color, texture, and taste, allowing the cheese to be consumed even when goat milk is not produced due to seasonality.
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- S Levak
- Department of Dairy Science, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb, Croatia
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Di Trana A, Sabia E, Di Rosa AR, Addis M, Bellati M, Russo V, Dedola AS, Chiofalo V, Claps S, Di Gregorio P, Braghieri A. Caciocavallo Podolico Cheese, a Traditional Agri-Food Product of the Region of Basilicata, Italy: Comparison of the Cheese's Nutritional, Health and Organoleptic Properties at 6 and 12 Months of Ripening, and Its Digital Communication. Foods 2023; 12:4339. [PMID: 38231870 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Traditional agri-food products (TAPs) are closely linked to the peculiarities of the territory of origin and are strategic tools for preserving culture and traditions; nutritional and organoleptic peculiarities also differentiate these products on the market. One such product is Caciocavallo Podolico Lucano (CPL), a stretched curd cheese made exclusively from raw milk from Podolian cows, reared under extensive conditions. The objective of this study was to characterise CPL and evaluate the effects of ripening (6 vs. 12 months) on the quality and organoleptic properties, using the technological "artificial senses" platform, of CPL produced and sold in the region of Basilicata, Italy. Additionally, this study represents the first analysis of cheese-related digital communication and trends online. The study found no significant differences between 6-month- and 12-month-ripened cheese, except for a slight increase in cholesterol levels in the latter. CPL aged for 6 and 12 months is naturally lactose-free, rich in bioactive components, and high in vitamin A and antioxidants and has a low PUFA-n6/n3 ratio. The "artificial sensory profile" was able to discriminate the organoleptic fingerprints of 6-month- and 12-month-ripened cheese. The application of a socio-semiotic methodology enabled us to identify the best drivers to create effective communication for this product. The researchers recommend focusing on creating a certification mark linked to the territory for future protection.
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- Adriana Di Trana
- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci 13, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Behavior and Brain Lab IULM, Center of Research on Neuromarketing, IULM University, 20143 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Business, Law, Economics and Consumer Behaviour "Carlo A. Ricciardi", IULM University, 20143 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci 13, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- CREA Research Centre for Animal Production and Aquaculture, 85051 Bella, Italy
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- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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Role of Feeding and Novel Ripening System to Enhance the Quality and Production Sustainability of Curd Buffalo Cheeses. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040704. [PMID: 36832779 PMCID: PMC9956207 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The buffalo dairy sector is extending its boundaries to include new buffalo cheese productions beyond mozzarella, overcoming some barriers that make cheeses expensive and unsustainable. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of both the inclusion of green feed in the diet of Italian Mediterranean buffaloes and an innovative ripening system on buffalo cheese quality, providing solutions capable of guaranteeing the production of nutritionally competitive and sustainable products. For this purpose, chemical, rheological, and microbiological analyses were carried out on cheeses. Buffaloes were fed with or without the inclusion of green forage. Their milk was used to produce dry ricotta and semi-hard cheeses, ripened according to both respective traditional (MT) and innovative methods (MI); these are based on automatic adjustments of climatic recipe guided by the continuous control of pH. Green feed enhances the nutritional profile of the final products (high content of MUFAs and PUFAs). As far as the ripening method is concerned, to our knowledge, this is the first study that tests aging chambers, commonly used for meat, for the maturing of buffalo cheeses. Results pointed out the MI validity also in this field of application, as it shortens the ripening period without negatively compromising any of desirable physicochemical properties and the safety and hygiene of the final products. Conclusively, this research highlights the benefits of diets rich in green forage on productions and provides support for the ripening optimization of buffalo semi-hard cheeses.
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Cosentino C, Paolino R, Rubino M, Freschi P. Effect of the Addition of Donkey Milk on the Acceptability of Caciotta Cow Cheese. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12111444. [PMID: 35681908 PMCID: PMC9179282 DOI: 10.3390/ani12111444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effects of adding donkey milk in cheesemaking on the acceptability of a Caciotta cow cheese after 10 and 45 days of ripening. The cheeses produced were: a control cheese with cow’s milk only and experimental cheese with the addition of 5% donkey’s milk. The acceptability of Caciotta was determined by the judgement of 80 habitual cheese consumers. The acceptability of the Caciotta cheese was significantly influenced by the addition of donkey milk, with the exception of the texture parameter. At a ripening time of 10 days, the control cheese scored significantly higher than the experimental cheese for aroma, flavor and overall liking; conversely, at the longest time, the experimental cheese had significantly higher scores for color, aroma, flavor, and overall liking. Our results confirm that the use of donkey milk in cheesemaking can improve cheese acceptability. In addition, the known benefits of using donkey milk in cheesemaking, such as the reduction of blowing defects and the probiotic properties, could increase interest in innovative products among both processors and consumers. Processors could reduce, if not eliminate, the use of additives in cheesemaking, while cheese could also appeal to consumers of probiotic and fermented products.
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Juan B, Trujillo AJ, Ferragut V. The Effect of Salt Reduction and Partial Substitution of NaCl by KCl on Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Sensorial Characteristics and Consumers' Acceptability of Semi-Hard and Hard Lactose-Free Cow's Milk Cheeses. Front Nutr 2022; 9:861383. [PMID: 35592633 PMCID: PMC9113740 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.861383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Increasing consumer demand for healthier foods prompts the development of cheeses reduced in salt. The aim of his study was to assess the effect of reducing the level of sodium chloride (NaCl) and their partial substitution by potassium chloride (KCl) on the biochemical, microbiological, and sensorial characteristics and consumer's acceptability of semi-hard and hard lactose-free cow's milk cheeses. To improve the possible lower salty taste or the development of bitter taste, the addition to yeast extract, as a flavor enhancer, was also checked. Different brining times and brine conditions were tested to obtain a reduction of >25% of salt with respect to conventional cheese. Reduced-salt cheeses were elaborated by reducing half the salting time used in conventional cheeses, and a ratio of 60 Na+:40 K+ was used to reduce Na concentration in substituted cheeses. The results obtained in this study show that the reduction of salt by both methods in semi-hard and hard lactose-free cheeses could be an alternative for the production of healthier and sensorial acceptable cheeses, without significantly affecting their physicochemical characteristics. The addition of yeast extract, as a flavor enhancer, increased the free amino acids (FAAs) levels but decreased the acceptability of cheeses.
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Hagi T, Kurahashi A, Oguro Y, Kodaira K, Kobayashi M, Hayashida S, Yamashita H, Arakawa Y, Miura T, Sato K, Tomita S, Suzuki S, Kusumoto KI, Moriya N, Nomura M. Effect of sake lees on cheese components in cheese ripened by Aspergillus oryzae and lactic acid bacteria. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:4868-4881. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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De Santis D, Fidaleo M. Effect of aging pit on volatile compounds and sensory attributes of traditional Italian Fossa cheese. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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