EVALUATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, RIPENING AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF REDUCED FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Marisol de Oliveira Chiesa, Jaqueline Camisa, Ariane Tayla Bisca Vieira, Katia Sivieri, Priscila Cristina Bizam Vianna, Christiane Maciel Vasconcellos Barros de Rensis

Abstract


Chemical composition, proteolysis and functional properties of commercial Mozzarella cheese with reduced fat content found in the market of Londrina - PR were evaluated. The cheeses were analyzed for chemical composition, meltability, free oil formation, and the indexes of extension and depth of proteolysis during 30, 45 and 60 days of storage at 5°C. The samples showed no significant difference in chemical composition. The fat content of all samples complied with current legislation regarding the minimum percentage (25%) of fat reduction. Among the three brands tested, the cheeses of brand C showed the highest depth index of proteolysis. In all chesses, the meltability has increased during storage period. The, the brand C had significantly higher (p <0.05) free oil content when compared to other brands tested.

Keywords


Depth index; Extension index; Free oil; Light cheese; Melting.

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