Free Amino Acid Profiles During Ripening of Port Salut Argentino Cheese After Frozen Storage

ABSTRACT: Free amino acid profiles of Port Salut Argentino cheeses at different storage conditions (ripening with and without previous frozen storage), ripening times (1, 6, 13, 27, and 56 d), and cheese zones (central and external) were studied. Derivatization with o-phtaldialdehyde and a C₁₈ column were used for chromatographic separations. Principal component analysis reduced data to 2 dimensions where unripened cheeses (1 to 13 d) were grouped independently of ripening time, sampling zone, and storage condition. Ripened cheeses (27 and 56 d) showed scattering according to ripening time. The contribution of free amino acid profiles to quality in cheeses preserved by frozen storage may be considered similar to that in traditionally ripened cheeses.     

Viscoelastic Property Changes in Cheddar Cheese During Ripening

The rheological properties of pasteurized and raw milk Cheddar cheese were studied using oscillatory dynamic measurements, and a specially designed rheometer fixture that prevented specimen slippage. Dynamic measurements within the linear viscoelastic range were made throughout ripening. Within-cheese changes, as related to ripening time, as well as between-cheese-type differences in G’ and G” were observed. Differences in rheological characteristics were attributed to proteolytic activities in Cheddar cheese during ripening. Specific peptide profiles associated with proteolysis during ripening may affect cheese rheological properties.     

Microbiological quality of Port Salut Argentino cheese stored at two temperature treatments

Microbiological quality of Port Salut Argentino cheese was studied during 10 days (after ripening) at two storage temperature treatments: (a) 4°C and (b) a temperature combination of both 4 and 20°C (4/20°C), which implied 12 h at 4°C and 12 h at 20°C. Total coliforms were not higher than 10³ cfu/g among samples. E. coli was detected at both treatments. Thirty three percent of the cheese contained Staphylococcus aureus. Listeria spp. and Salmonella spp. were not detected in any treatment. Bacillus spp. incidence was 50% of the cheese, being B. cereus, B. cereus variety mycoides and B. pumilus. Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus grew at 4/20°C. Mesophilic aerobic bacteria were between 10⁴ and 10⁷ cfu/g. At 4/20°C counts decreased. At 4°C the behaviour was variable. Moulds were lower than 10⁴ cfu/g and yeasts were between 10⁴ and 10⁵ cfu/g. pH, moisture content and tritatable acidity ranges of samples were 5.5-6, 51-52.3% and 1.215-1.935 g/100 g of lactic acid, respectively. Manufacturing of this cheese includes a short heat treatment and starter culture addition; consequently, our results indicate that this processing may be insufficient for achieving hygienic cheese production. The storage at refrigeration temperature will not always guarantee the cheese safety and quality.     

不同发酵剂对切达干酪成熟期间品质的影响

应用乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种LA、乳酸乳球菌乳脂亚种LC以及不同比例混合菌(LA∶LC=1∶1,LA∶LC=1∶2,LA∶LC=2∶1)制作切达干酪,研究这5种发酵剂在干酪成熟过程中对其质构、感官、风味物质形成及蛋白水解程度等方面的影响。结果表明:3种不同比例组合菌株发酵剂的蛋白水解能力适中,生产出的干酪口味清淡,其中按1∶1接种制作的干酪具有良好的成熟度、质地和风味,具有一定的商业应用价值,可将其用于切达干酪的生产。     

Texture Map of Cream Cheese

ABSTRACT: The controlled rate vane method was used to evaluate the yield stress and apparent yield strain of ten cream cheeses at refrigeration (5 °C) and room temperature (22 °C). Plotting yield stress versus apparent yield strain produced a "texture map", showing a trend where a decrease in yield stress corresponded to an increase in yield strain. The map can be used as a tool for evaluating product spreadability in quality control and product development applications. Yield stress values for all cream cheeses ranged from approximately 1.3 kPa to 6.6 kPa, while yield strain values from 0.2 rad to 0.6 rad were found.     

Textural Changes of Natural Cheddar Cheese During the Maturation Process

ABSTRACT: Texture parameters of commercial natural cheddar cheese were tracked over the maturation period (11-mo) but not to evaluate optimal or desirable characteristics. Large strain analysis was performed using the TA-XT2 Texture Analyzer. Monitoring of chemical composition and degree of proteolysis and the solid proportions of milk fat were undertaken with differential scanning calorimeter. Fracture properties, force, and degree of compression confirmed a reduction in cheese firmness and an increase in cheese crumbliness during maturation. Increases in the concentration of small peptides, indicating enhanced proteolytic activity, and an increase in the proportion of solid fat at 21 °C late in maturation were considered primarily responsible for the changes recorded in cheese texture.     

High Hydrostatic Pressure for Accelerating Ripening of Goat's Milk Cheese: Proteolysis and Texture

High hydrostatic pressurization is proposed for cheese ripening acceleration. Several treatments were used for accelerating ripening of goat's milk cheese: 50 MPa / 72 h, 400 MPa / 5 min and 400 MPa / 5 min followed by 50 MPa / 72 h all at 14 °C. Moisture content and pH were higher in 400 MPa treatments compared to the others. By measuring proteolysis indexes, 400 MPa treatments were found to accelerate ripening (14 d in contrast to 28 d conventionally) due to enhanced enzyme activity from inoculated starter culture. Sensory analysis indicated bitter notes in the accelerated ripened cheese. Pressurized cheeses were less crumbly and more elastic than control.     

不同硬度奶酪的质构及流变特性比较

针对3 种不同奶酪样品(硬质、半硬质、软质)对其进行成分分析、质构特征参数(应力松弛、破断)测定、质地剖面分析(TPA)、感官评定及动态流变特性实验。结果表明：奶酪样品硬度的不同对其质构特征和动态流变参数有明显影响;硬质奶酪具有弹力大的特点;黏聚性小、破断强度大,软质奶酪具有弹力小、黏聚性大、破断强度小的特点;在整个频率扫描范围内,随着硬度的下降,样品的贮藏模量(G′)、损失模量(G″)、动力学黏度( η′)都呈下降趋势。     

Mozzarella干酪成熟过程中菌相变化规律的研究

为了研究Mozzarella干酪成熟过程中发酵剂菌种对干酪成熟的影响,本试验制作了模拟干酪,并以此为试验模型,分析了全脂Mozzarella干酪成熟过程中菌群的变化规律。结果表明:发酵剂乳酸菌是Mozzarella干酪成熟过程中的主要菌群,而且球菌在干酪成熟过程中占绝对优势;NSLAB对Mozzarella干酪成熟的作用不大。由于采用了真空包装,Mozzarella干酪中的杂菌数始终保持在很低的水平〔大肠菌群≤60MPN/100g,酵母霉菌≤45lg(cfu/g)〕,并且对干酪的成熟无影响。在Mozzarella干酪成熟过程中,乳糖含量逐渐下降,随着乳酸菌的自溶,使LDH增加,对干酪后期的成熟产生积极影响。     

Texture Evaluation of Ultrafiltered Teleme Cheese

The texture of traditional and ultrafiltered (UF) teleme cheeses was evaluated using instrumental and sensory texture profile analysis. The UF teleme was made from unheated or heat treated (75°C for 5 minutes) UF milk concentrate. Samples were tested after 2 and 4 mo ripening. Instron variables did not discriminate between the three teleme types but sensory attributes, assessed by a panel discriminated the samples. Weak correlations were obtained between sensory and mechanical variables. Redundancy ordination analysis indicated that textural behavior of each type teleme cheese was characterized by different attributes. Sensory springiness or brittleness, lumpiness and fat content characterized the majority of traditional teleme samples whereas adhesiveness, pH, water soluble and noncasein nitrogen characterized the heat-treated UF samples.     

成熟温度对牦牛毛霉菌奶酪成熟过程中品质的影响

文章通过研究不同成熟温度对牦牛毛霉菌奶酪成熟过程的影响,找寻最适应的温度及成熟时间.选取实验材料牦牛毛霉菌奶酪,将其置于不同的成熟温度下(20,25,30℃),选取相应成熟时间节点,测定质构、色泽、蛋白质分解、pH值等.结果 表明,成熟温度为25℃时,牦牛毛霉菌奶酪在第6天时质构达到最佳值,此时感官评分也较高.3组牦牛...     

Instrumental and Expert Assessment of Mahon Cheese Texture

ABSTRACT: To improve Mahon cheese texture assessment, the relationship between instrumental and sensory measurements was sought. For that purpose 30 pieces of Mahon cheese from different batches and 2 different manufacturers were examined. Textural characteristics at different curing times were evaluated by uniaxial compression, puncture, and sensory analysis. Significant linear correlations were found between instrumental and sensory measurements. A logarithmic model (Weber-Fechner) fitted data better than a linear one. Only 1 factor was extracted when considering all the instrumental and sensory variables, thus indicating that both sets of measurements are related to the same phenomenon. The best predictors for Mahon cheese sensory attributes were found to be cheese moisture, deformability modulus, and slope in puncture.     

Texture of Cheddar Cheese as Influenced by Fat Reduction

Cheddar cheeses with five different fat levels (34, 32, 27, 21, and 13 %) were manufactured in a randomized block design experiment and replicated four times. Cheeses were ripened for 4 months at 7°C. Microstructure was studied using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Texture characteristics (adhesiveness, cohesiveness, hardness, and springiness) were determined by Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) using the Instron Universal Testing Machine and a trained sensory panel. Scanning electron micrographs showed that the open-intricate microstructure of the cheeses was lost with a decrease in fat content. Hardness and springiness increased while adhesiveness and cohesiveness of the cheeses decreased with decreasing fat content. Texture attributes were influenced by the nature of the protein matrix that resulted due to fat removal.     

Changes in the Microflora of Valdeteja Raw Goat's Milk Cheese throughout Manufacturing and Ripening

Changes in the microbiological flora of Valdeteja, a ripened home-made raw goat's milk cheese produced in northwest Spain, were studied during the manufacture and ripening processes using the spiral plating method. High counts of all microbial groups were observed in milk (7.66, 7.57, 6.13, 6.91, 2.47, 5.18, 3.27 and 3.85 log₁₀ cfu/g for aerobic mesophilic bacteria, lactococci, lactobacilli, leuconostocs, enterococci, Enterobacteriaceae,Micrococcaceae and moulds and yeasts, respectively). Counts increased between 0.76 and 1.96 log units from milk to curd. Lactic acid bacteria (lactococci, lactobacilli and leuconostocs) were the dominant microorganisms throughout ripening. Lactococci dominated over the lactobacilli up to day 27 of ripening. Leuconostocs were stable from day 2 of ripening. The final levels of typical enterococci were 3.62 log₁₀ cfu/g. Aerobic mesophilic bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae andMicrococcaceae reached their maximum in curd and decreased significantly throughout ripening. The decrease ofEnterobacteriaceae was very marked, although they did not completely disappear at the end of the ripening process (2.74 log₁₀ cfu/g). Moulds and yeasts counts increased significantly during ripening, giving final levels of 6.09 log₁₀ cfu/g. A strong correlation (P<0.001) was found between pH and lactobacilli (R=−0.87), leuconostocs (R=−0.82) and moulds and yeasts (R=−0.74) and between a_w and various microbial groups (e.g. EnterobacteriaceaeR=0.83).     

Edam牦牛干酪成熟过程中品质变化及蛋白质降解

为研究Edam牦牛半硬质干酪成熟机理,分别测定成熟0、20、40、60、80 d Edam牦牛干酪的感官、理化、物性、蛋白质和脂肪分解指标,采用十二烷基硫酸钠-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳和傅里叶变换红外光谱等方法研究酪蛋白降解情况,通过Pearson相关性分析成熟时间与各指标间的相关性。结果表明：随着成熟时间延长,感官评分先下降后上升;水分含量、pH值下降;亮度值（L*）下降,红度值（a*）和黄度值（b*）值上升;硬度、弹性、胶黏性均上升,凝聚性逐渐下降;储能模量和损耗模量升高,损耗角正切值始终小于1;成熟时间与总氮含量、pH 4.6和12%三氯乙酸条件下干酪中可溶性氮含量等呈极显著正相关（P<0.01）;脂肪含量先升高后降低,游离脂肪酸含量和硫代巴比妥酸值逐渐增加。酪蛋白（casein,CN）降解研究结果表明：αs1-CN、αs2-CN、β-CN及κ-CN均随成熟时间延长而不断降解,成熟80 d时大分子蛋白降解明显;成熟过程中β-折叠、α-螺旋逐渐向无规卷曲转化;成熟时间与羰基含量、表面疏水性呈极显著正相关（P<0.01）,与总巯基含量呈显著负相关（P<0.05）。     

成熟温度和时间对Cheddar干酪成熟特性的影响研究

通过对不同成熟参数下Cheddar干酪蛋白分解、质构、pH及感官评价的分析,探讨了成熟参数对Cheddar干酪的影响,并得出研究条件下的最优成熟温度和时间,分析了Cheddar干酪在成熟过程中的游离氨基酸变化情况。