CHEESE RIPENING

CHEESE RIPENING

Introduction

Cheese ripening is a complex process.  A lot of things have to go right and work in unison in order to create the perfect cheese.
From the quality of the milk to the cleanliness of the cheese plant, plus the selection of starter cultures, adjuncts and enzymes, to the monitoring of moisture, pH and salt - the process of transforming liquid milk into solid cheese must be carefully guided by the cheesemaker.
Additionally, the aging conditions of temperature, humidity and time must also be carefully monitored and controlled during the ripening process.
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**  Refer to the article attached for more information on how factors such as the milk, the ripening process, fermentation, proteolysis and lipolysis can play an important roll during cheese ripening.

   





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