Evaluation of quality parameters and shelf life of fresh cheese packed under modified atmosphere.

ABSTRACT: Fresh (acid coagulated) cheeses belong to a group of soft unripen cheeses which are very popular among consumers. However, owing to the specific composition and properties, these cheeses have a limited shelf life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) onto fresh cheese and to compare it with the commonly used packaging under atmospheric air and vacuum. The produced fresh cheese was packed under normal atmosphere (air), vacuum and modified atmosphere of following composition: (1) 60%N₂:40%CO₂; (2) 70%N₂:30%CO₂. All cheese samples were cool stored for 18 days, whereby the sampling and analyses were conducted every 3 days. During the storage period, there was a continuous decrease in acidity (from

SUBMITTER: Barukcic I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7270376 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature