Combined effect of active coating and modified atmosphere packaging on prolonging the shelf life of low-moisture Mozzarella cheese |
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Authors: | Marianna Mastromatteo Amalia Conte Michele Faccia Matteo Alessandro Del Nobile Angelo Vittorio Zambrini |
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Affiliation: | * Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment Science, University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25 – 71122 Foggia, Italy;† Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola, 165/A – 70126 Bari, Italy;‡ Department of Quality, Innovation, Safety, Environment, Granarolo S.p.A., Via Cadriano, 27/2 – 40127 Bologna, Italy |
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Abstract: | In this work, the effect of active coating on the shelf life of low-moisture Mozzarella cheese packaged in air and modified atmosphere (MAP) was studied. The active coating was based on sodium alginate (2%, wt/vol) and potassium sorbate (1%, wt/vol). The MAP was made up of 75% CO2 and 25% N2 (MAP1), 25% CO2 and 75% N2 (MAP2), or 50% CO2 and 50% N2 (MAP3). The product quality decay was assessed by monitoring microbiological and sensory changes during storage at 4, 8, and 14°C. Results showed that the combination of active coating and MAP was able to improve the preservation of low-moisture Mozzarella cheese. Specifically, the shelf life increased up to 160 d for samples stored at 4°C, and 40 and 11 d for those at 8 and 14°C, respectively. A faster quality decay for untreated samples packaged in air was observed. In particular, the Pseudomonas spp. growth and the appearance of molds were responsible for product unacceptability. The combination of active coating and MAP represents a strategic solution to prolong the shelf life of low-moisture Mozzarella cheese and to ensure the safety of the product under thermal abuse conditions. |
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Keywords: | low-moisture Mozzarella cheese active coating modified atmosphere packaging shelf life |
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