The effects of beeswax coating on quality of Kashar cheese during ripening

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the application of beeswax coating on the microbiological, physicochemical and sensory properties of Kashar cheese during ripening (120 day). Kashar cheeses were coated with two different thickness of beeswax (single‐layer coating, BW1, and double‐layer coating, BW2). For comparison, vacuum packaged (VP) and without packaging material (control) were also studied. Generally, no differences were found in total aerobic mesophilic bacteria, LAB on M‐17 agar, coliform bacteria and S. aureus counts among cheeses. Microbiological analyses also showed the beeswax‐coated cheeses presented a decrease of 2.5 logarithmic units on mould counts compared to control at 120th day. The control cheese had significantly (P < 0.05) higher dry matter, fat and protein contents, followed by BW1. However, the coating reduced formation of a thick crust layer by delaying moisture loss. At the end of 120‐day storage period, no significant differences in pH and acidity values were observed among the cheeses studied. Compared to other cheeses, control and BW1 cheeses had higher levels of WSN and ripening index in the end of storage. In the result of sensory analysis, while cheese BW1 and control were more preferred by the panellists, cheese VP received the lowest scores.     

Maturity and ripening effects on chemical and sensory properties of apple juice

The effects of harvest maturity and ripening on the chemical composition and sensory characteristics of ‘McIntosh’ and ‘Spartan’ apple juice were evaluated. Juice was extracted from fruit harvested at seven weekly intervals beginning 3–4 weeks before commercial harvest and from fruit held in air storage (1°C) for 1 to 3 months. Internal ethylene concentration and starch index were used as maturity indices. Principal component analysis of juice data (pH. titratable acidity, organic acids, soluble solids, sugars, phenols, turbidity, and Hunterlab colour) showed a distinctive maturity effect on the characteristics of juice extracted from fruit immediately after harvest or after storage. Triangle testing showed aroma and flavour differences in both ‘McIntosh’ and ‘Spartan’ to be first discernable when ethylene was first detected (internal ethylene concentration ≥ 0.1 μl litre^?1) and starch hydrolysis evident (starch index 3.0–5.0 for ‘McIntosh’, 1.5–3.0 for ‘Spartan’), or after 2–3 months of air storage. Sensory profiling of fruity aroma, total aroma, fruit flavour by mouth, sweetness, and sourness in the juices showed increased fruitiness and sweetness and decreased sourness with advancing maturity.     

Physicochemical and sensory evolutions of the lactic goat cheese Picodon in relation to temperature and relative humidity used throughout ripening

To produce a wide variety of cheeses, it is necessary to control the ripening process. To do that, artisanal goat cheeses were ripened to evaluate the effects of temperature (10 and 14°C) and relative humidity (RH; 88 and 98%) on (1) 16 physicochemical characteristics throughout ripening and (2) 19 sensory characteristics at the end of ripening (d 12). Whatever the ripening time, the physicochemical characteristics were strongly dependent on the daily productions, which affected the sensory perception of the cheeses. Both physicochemical and sensory characteristics were strongly reliant on RH, whereas only a few of the characteristics were influenced by temperature changes. On d 12, whatever the ripening temperature, an RH increase from 88% to 98% modified many cheese characteristics (core pH, lactate consumption, underrind thickening, dry matter content, and hardness). As a result of these physicochemical properties, changes in perception were observed: the cheeses ripened under 88% RH were dry and hard compared with those ripened under 98% RH. An RH of 98% led to an acceleration of the ripening process, inducing a slightly ammonia and milky flavor and a sticky and creamy texture in the mouth. However, cheeses ripened under 14°C and 98% RH were also indicative of overripened cheeses: a temperature of 14°C induced an acceleration of the ripening process due to physicochemical modifications compared with a temperature of 10°C. Nevertheless, when the cheeses on d 0 were still very humid and soft, those ripened under 98% RH collapsed and were overripened with a liquid underrind. This study provides a means for achieving a better and more rational control of the ripening process in artisanal lactic goat cheeses.     

Effect of heating cast kafirin films on their functional properties

Edible films can be produced from kafirin but the diverse food product requirements necessitate modification of the films. To modify their functional properties, kafirin films were cast, with and without plasticizer, from glacial acetic acid (GAA) and aqueous ethanol (AE), then heated using microwave energy. A power of 80 W for 2 min caused an approximately two‐ and fourfold increase in the tensile strength of non‐plasticized and plasticized films, respectively. Film glass transition temperature increased by about 15%. Film biodegradability was slowed. However, only the digestibility of the non‐plasticized films cast from AE heated for the longest time (4 min) was decreased, by about 25%; while that of the other films was not affected. GAA cast films had higher digestibility than AE cast ones, possibly as a result of acid‐mediated deamidation of kafirin. Sodium dodecyl sulfate–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis indicated heat‐induced kafirin oligomers. Scanning electron microscopy of heated plasticized films showed more wrinkled structures compared to non‐heated films, whereas the non‐plasticized films appeared more brittle with heating. The results indicate that heat‐induced intermolecular disulfide cross‐linking was involved in modifying the properties of kafirin films. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Possible implications of milk pasteurization on the manufacture and sensory quality of ripened cheese

Cheese made from raw milk represents an important proportion of the traditional cheeses, particularly in South European countries. Besides destruction of pathogenic bacteria, the most significant changes in milk relevant to cheesemaking, which are induced by pasteurization are:

• a partial elimination of the milk microorganisms which may grow in cheese during ripening,

• a partial or total activation or inhibition of the plasmin/plasminogen complex, cathepsin D, lipoprotein lipase and alkaline phosphatase. Enzymes from psychrotrophic bacteria, acid phosphatase and xanthine oxidase, which may be active during ripening, withstand pasteurization.,

• a slight (7%) denaturation of serum proteins and little or no modification of the cheesemaking properties (coagulation, acidification by lactic acid bacteria).

From experimental work carried out on several cheese varieties, comparing pasteurized or microfiltered milk and raw milk cheeses, it was found that facultatively heterofermentative lactobacilli, Micrococcaceae, enterococci, and propionibacteria in Swiss-type cheese, are found at higher levels in raw milk cheese. The main biochemical modification of cheese during ripening concerns the nature and extent of proteolysis. Although there is no clear trend in the breakdown of _s1- and β-caseins, milk pasteurization leads to a significant decrease of the amount of small peptides and free amino acids and to different HPLC profiles. Experiments carried out with sensory analysis show that, in all cases, pasteurized or microfiltered milk cheeses have received lower flavour intensity scores than raw milk cheeses. From this review, it is concluded that the indigenous milk microflora, with its diversity of species and strains, appears to be mainly responsible of the specific sensory properties of raw milk cheeses.     

含大豆分离蛋白的干酪在成熟过程中化学组成和感官特性的变化

分析了不同大豆分离蛋白含量的干酪在成熟期化学组成（水分、蛋白质、脂肪、灰分）的变化，评价了其感官特性。结果表明，质量分数为5%大豆分离蛋白的干酪与纯牛乳干酪相比，其感官特性最佳。     

黑豆豆乳添加量对Mozzarella奶酪成熟过程中品质的影响

在牛乳中添加不同的黑豆豆乳，研究不同的黑豆豆乳添加量对Mozzarella奶酪在成熟0 d、30 d、60 d、90 d时的水分活度、pH、质构、色泽、蛋白质降解等品质指标变化的影响。结果显示，随着黑豆豆乳添加量在2%～6%范围内的增大，奶酪的水分活度不断增大，pH不断降低，奶酪的硬度、弹性、粘附性、咀嚼性增加，奶酪的明亮度（L*值）下降，红度（a*值）和黄度（b*值）增加，而加入黑豆豆乳的奶酪在成熟过程中蛋白质降解与对照奶酪相似。综合各个指标，在牛乳中加入4%黑豆豆乳条件下制作的黑豆豆乳牛乳奶酪，既有独特的风味，同时奶酪具有较好的色度、质构、蛋白降解等指标特性。     

Effect of NaCl on textural changes and protein and lipid degradation during the ripening stage of sufu,a Chinese fermented soybean food

Sufu is made by solid state fungal fermentation (using Actinomucor elegans) of tofu, followed by salting and maturation in dressing mixtures containing salt, alcohol and various other ingredients. NaCl in dressing mixtures strongly affected the changes in textural properties and the hydrolysis of protein and lipid of sufu. Higher salt contents (14% w/w) resulted in increased hardness (+100%) and elasticity (+18%) and reduced adhesiveness (?30%). Hardness and elasticity could be used to judge the extent of sufu ripening. SDS‐PAGE showed the disappearance of all protein subunits at 80 and 110 g kg^?1 salt content; however, some protein subunits were still detectable at 140 g kg^?1 salt content after 60 days of ripening. Higher ratios of free amino nitrogen to total nitrogen (FAN/TN = 0.4–0.45) and free amino acids to crude protein (FAA/CP = 0.24–0.26) were observed in sufu with lower (80 g kg^?1) salt content. FAN/TN and FAA/CP in white sufu (obtained with dressing mixtures containing only salt and alcohol) were higher than those in red sufu (obtained with dressing mixtures containing angkak or kojic red rice) owing to different dressing mixture compositions. Increases in free fatty acids (FFA) were also observed during ripening. FFA levels in sufu with lower salt content increased rapidly during the first 30–40 days and then increased slowly, probably resulting from the formation of fatty acid esters. Lowering the salt content (80 g kg^?1) can shorten the ripening time to 40 days, which is of benefit to manufacturers. However, sufu will spoil, ie undergo souring, during the ripening stage at salt contents of 50 g kg^?1 or lower. Copyright © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry     

Chemical properties and sensory quality of ice cream fortified with fish protein

BACKGROUND: Fish protein powder is a functional ingredient that can be used for enhancing the nutritional value of food products. In this study the effect of fortification with different levels of fish protein powder (FP) on chemical properties and sensory quality of Persian ice cream with 0, 30 and 50 g kg^?1 FP during storage at ? 18 °C for 4 months was investigated. RESULTS: Ice creams fortified with 50 and 30 g kg^?1 FP had significantly higher protein and solid‐non‐fat content than ice cream with 0% FP or 83, 69 and 51 g kg^?1 protein and 215, 204 and 181 g kg^?1 solid non‐fat, respectively. All products had the same levels of fat, lactose, acidity and pH. They had similar sensory quality after production except for colour, but sensory properties of fortified samples changed significantly after 2 months of storage. Colour faded, cohesiveness decreased, sandiness/coarseness increased, sweetness decreased and fish flavour and off‐odour increased. The control ice cream scored highest for additives odour and flavour. CONCLUSION: Development of ice cream fortified with fish protein powder could be an effective way to enhance nutritional and functional value of ice cream. But studies on storage stability, consumers' acceptance and attitudes are recommended if companies are planning to do so. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of durum wheat varieties on bread quality

In this study, the effect of different durum wheat varieties on the sensorial and nutritional quality of bread was assessed. In particular, bread manufactured with six wheat cultivars was compared with bread based on commercial semolina mixtures. X‐ray microtomography was used to characterise the final cellular structure of the baked bread. The textural properties of baked bread and doughs were also investigated. In addition, the glucose equivalent (GE) of bread was also evaluated. Finally, the microstructural, sensorial and textural parameters were correlated with each other. Results highlighted that Cappelli and Saragolla bread samples showed higher protein and total soluble fibre content, respectively, in comparison with the reference samples. Moreover, the GE of the Cappelli, Claudio and Saragolla bread samples was similar to that of the reference samples and lower than that of the other samples. However, the sensorial properties of all bread samples showed a very positive score (up to 7.7).     

4种特色红茶菌发酵液感官品质、理化特性及菌群结构比较研究

目的 揭示不同红茶菌发酵液品质差异的内在原因。方法 以4种特色的红茶菌发酵液为研究对象(标记为A、B、C、D), 比较分析其在感官品质、理化特性和群落结构的差异。结果 4种红茶菌发酵液的香味、滋味差异较大, 色泽差异较小, 其中B在发酵第2 d具有独特发酵风味与茶香, 色泽橙黄, 口感清爽, 综合评分最高, 为74.2分; 4种红茶菌发酵液的菌体浓度、pH、总糖、乙酸、D-葡萄糖二酸-1,4-内酯(D-saccharic acid-1,4-lactone, DSL)及葡萄糖酸变化趋势相似, 但含量差异较大; 宏基因组测序及相关性分析表明, 4种红茶菌的优势真菌为Starmerella(暂无中文名称)和酒香酵母属(Brettanomyces), 优势细菌为驹形杆菌属(Komagataeibacter)和葡糖杆菌属(Gluconobacter), 其中Starmerella相比Brettanomyces更有利于乙酸生成, Gluconobacter相比Komagataeibacter利用碳源更高效。结论 4种红茶菌的菌群结构不同, 影响其对碳源的利用率和有机酸的形成,进而导致其发酵液感官品质上的差异。     

红曲水牛乳软质干酪成熟特性的研究

红曲霉(Monascus purpureus Went.)是腐乳酿造中常用的菌种,将其作为表面发酵剂喷洒在干酪表面,研究该菌种对干酪成熟期间各理化指标的影响,结果表明:随着红曲霉在干酪表面生长和干酪成熟时间的延长,其含水量呈先低后高的趋势,最终维持在42%左右,可溶性氮p H4.6 SN和12%TCA SN分别高达35.8%和33.5%,其硬度、弹性、咀嚼性均随着成熟时间的延长而下降,干酪发酵成熟25 d便可得到最佳感官品质,其Monacolin K的含量为2.13 mg/100 g。      

不同品种梨果实贮藏期间抗氧化活性及品质分析

为探明不同品种梨果实贮藏期间抗氧化活性和品质指标的变化,以康佛伦斯、凯斯凯德、黄金、圆黄、京白和鸭梨为试材,研究了6个不同品种梨在采收时和贮藏后的总抗氧化能力、自由基清除能力、抗氧化物质含量以及品质指标。结果表明,西洋梨的抗氧化性最强,其中康佛伦斯强于凯斯凯德,日韩梨和中国梨次之。西洋梨的硬度、可溶性固形物和还原糖含量也较高。贮藏过程中,各品种梨的抗氧化活性呈现先下降后上升的趋势,抗氧化物质中维生素C的变化最明显,呈显著下降趋势(p<0.05)。各品种梨中康佛伦斯的抗氧化物质含量较高,尤其是总酚含量最高,其硬度和可溶性固形物含量也较高。      

感官评价优化冷却牛肉可食性涂层的研究

研究以大豆分离蛋白、豌豆淀粉和三乙酸甘油酯为主要原料的可食性涂层对冷却牛肉感官品质的影响。以冷却牛肉的感官评价值为响应值,采用响应面分析方法优化可食性涂层的最佳配方。实验结果显示,当可食性涂层中大豆分离蛋白含量为3.00g/100mL、豌豆淀粉含量为4.90g/100mL和三乙酸甘油酯为1.49g/100mL时,冷却牛肉的感官品质最佳,并且显著优于未包装的冷却牛肉,验证实验表明预测值与真实值相对偏差仅为2.4%,为可食性涂层在冷却肉保鲜中的应用提供了理论支持。     

Carboxymethyl cellulose coating and low-dose gamma irradiation improves storage quality and shelf life of pear (Pyrus communis L., Cv. Bartlett/William)

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) coatings alone and in combination with gamma irradiation were tested for maintaining the storage quality and extending shelf life of pear. Matured green pears were CMC coated at levels 0.25% to 1.0% w/v and gamma irradiated at 1.5 kGy. The treated fruit including control was stored under ambient (temperature 25 ± 2 °C, RH 70%) and refrigerated (temperature 3 ± 1 °C, RH 80%) conditions. Irradiation alone at 1.5 kGy gave 8 and 4 d extension in shelf life of pear following 45 and 60 d of refrigeration, respectively. CMC coating at 1.0% w/v was effective in giving 6 and 2 d extension in shelf life of pear following 45 and 60 d of refrigeration, respectively. All combinatory treatments delayed the decaying of pear during postrefrigerated storage, but combination of 1.0% w/v CMC and 1.5 kGy irradiation proved significantly (P≤0.05) effective in maintaining the storage quality and delaying the decaying of pear. The above combinatory treatment gave an extension of 12 and 6 d in shelf life of pear during postrefrigerated storage at 25 ± 2 °C, RH 70% following 45 and 60 d of refrigeration.     

Effect of substitution of soy protein isolate on aroma volatiles, chemical composition and sensory quality of wheat cookies

Wheat flour was substituted with soy protein isolate (SPI) at levels of 0–20% and its effect on aroma volatiles and quality of cookies was evaluated. The chemical analysis showed that the moisture and protein content increased gradually by increasing the added levels of SPI whereas the carbohydrate and fat levels showed the opposite trend. The sensory characteristics, aroma, taste, crispiness and overall acceptability showed significant ( P  <   0.05) increase of up to 10% SPI substitution compared with cookies free of SPI. The gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric (GC-MS) analysis of aroma volatiles revealed that the sample containing 10% SPI had the highest yield (13.57%) of pyranones, the key odourants of cookies. The results of GC-MS analysis were consistent with those of the aroma sensory analysis of cookies during storage.     

Physiological and biochemical response of harvested plum fruit to oxalic acid during ripening or shelf-life

The effect of oxalic acid application on plum fruit (Prunus salicina cv. ‘Damili’) ripening properties during storage or shelf-life was determined. The fruits were dipped for 3 min in solutions containing 5 mmol/L oxalic acid and then were packed into polyethylene bags and stored at 25 °C for 12 days, or at 2 °C for 20 days and subsequently at 25 °C for 12 days. Ethylene production, fruit firmness, contents of pectin and anthocyanin, specific activities of polygalacturonase (PG), pectin methylesterase (PME) and phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL), and chlorophyll fluorescence (Fv/Fm) were measured. The application of oxalic acid reduced ethylene production and delayed softening of plum fruit. The inhibition of softening was associated with decreased PG and PME activities; that is, the retardation of pectin solubilization/degradation. During storage or shelf-life, flesh reddening and anthocyanin synthesis were significantly inhibited in oxalic acid-treated plum fruit, accompanied with decreased PAL activity. Furthermore, it was found that variable:maximalchlorophyll fluorescence (Fv/Fm), an indicator of ripening, senescence or stress injury of fruit and vegetable, decreased much more slowly in oxalic-treated plum fruits than in control fruits. Thus, oxalic acid treatment can be an effective means to extend the shelf life of plum fruit.     

Effect of ripening on some physicochemical properties of cooking banana (Musa ABB Cardaba) pulp and flour

Cardaba banana (Musa ABB) pulp and flours were evaluated for changes in some physicochemical properties during ripening. Compositional changes in the pulp showed that ripening significantly (P < 0.05) increased the crude protein (2.48–9.88%), fat (1.33–4.67%), crude fibre (0.80–0.93%), ash (1.66–2.32%) and Vitamin C (12.60–24.28%), while carbohydrate and tannin reduced. Mineral composition varied, following this trend: K > Mg > P > Na > Zn. pH and ‘whiteness’ reduced, while yield, softness index and pulp/peel ratio increased significantly (P < 0.05). Pasting and functional properties of the flours were lowered, however, ripening enhanced better pasting properties. Flours from stages 1–7 could be used as binders, emulsifiers and thickeners, while flours from stages 5–7 may be useful as aerating agents and in preparation of baby formulas and flours from stages 1–2 may be used in bakery products. This investigation proposes the utilisation of the Cardaba banana flour as an industrial raw material and a good substitute to potato, corn or tapioca starches.     

Effect of incorporating whey protein concentrate into stevia‐sweetened Kulfi on physicochemical and sensory properties

In 50% sugar replaced with 0.05% stevia‐added Kulfi, whey protein concentrate (WPC) at 0, 2, 3 and 4% levels were separately incorporated. Increase in WPC level resulted in significant (P < 0.05) decrease in freezing point, melting rate, hardness and moisture percentage and significant (P < 0.05) increase in specific gravity, protein percentage and total calorie content in the product. Among 0, 2, 3 and 4% WPC‐added Kulfi, 3% WPC‐added Kulfi was adjudged as best by a panel of judges. Above 3% WPC addition, the product was very soft and possessed undesirable whey flavour.