CONTROLLING CHEESE FLAVOUR DURING ACCELERATED RIPENING

CONTROLLING CHEESE FLAVOUR DURING ACCELERATED RIPENING

Introduction

Some of the methods that can be used to accelerate cheese ripening are the use of flavour adjunct cultures, enzymes addition and elevated temperature ripening.
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**  Refer to the article attached for more information on other methods used as well as the controlling of flavour during the processes.

   





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