Physical, chemical and texture characteristics of Aro cheese
Journal Title: Food Research - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
In 2016, Mexico’s total annual production of cheese was 375,181 tons. Cheese is widely consumed among all socioeconomic groups, and the decision to purchase this product is based on income, with a wide variety of cheeses, brands, and styles available. The fresco cheese is the most popular type and is mostly produced according to traditional or artisanal methods in small family businesses, and small and medium-sized enterprises. It is made with the milk of the producers' livestock, giving it an added value. In Mexico, however, there is not enough scientific information related to the characterization of various dairy products of artisanal production, for example, Aro cheese. The aim of the present study was to define the physical, chemical, and rheological characteristics of the Aro cheese that is commercialized in Teotitlán de Flores Magón, Oaxaca, Mexico. Twenty-four samples of Aro cheese were collected in four establishments with high sales in Teotitlán de Flores Magón, Oaxaca, for analysis physical (Diameter, weight, height and color), chemical (pH, acidity, aw, chlorides, moisture, ashes, protein and fat), and texture (hardness, springiness, adhesiveness and cohesiveness). No difference was found in weight, diameter, height, and color (L* and b*). However, differences in hardness and cohesiveness were found. Although Aro cheese is characterized as an enzymatically coagulated cheese, pH values of 5.82 to 6.08 were recorded, and the data relating to moisture, protein, fat, and chlorides are similar to other Mexican fresh cheeses. The cheese of Aro that is commercialized in Teotitlán de Flores Magón, presents similar physical, chemical and texture characteristics to other fresh cheeses of artisanal production.
Authors and Affiliations
M. L. Gonzalez, H. C. Sanchez, F. M. J. Franco, V. N. Guemes, S. S. Soto
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- DOI 10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).211
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