Civil cheese is one of the traditional cheese types widely produced and consumed in the Horasan district of Erzurum. This study aimed to investigate some chemical, textural and sensorial properties of civil Cheese sold in Erzurum-Horasan. In this context, a total of 120 civil cheeses sold in the Erzurum-Horasan region were collected in summer and winter. The samples were analysed in terms of pH, acidity, water activity, protein, fat, salt, ash, dry matter and moisture content, and evaluated in terms of sensory characteristics, instrumental colour and textural profiles. Consequently, although the chemical properties of the traditionally or industrially produced civil cheeses were almost similar, they differed in terms of their structural qualities. Production method and seasonality are the main determinants of chemical and textural characteristics of civil cheeses. Moreover, industrially produced civil cheeses were more palatable than traditionally produced cheeses, and in addition, it was concluded that cheese consumed mainly during the summer months was more valuable than that consumed during the winter months.
The authors declare that this study does not involve experiments with human or animal subjects, and therefore, ethics committee approval is not required.
Research Fund of İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
TYL-2017-26780
TYL-2017-26780
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Dairy Technology |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Project Number | TYL-2017-26780 |
Early Pub Date | June 19, 2025 |
Publication Date | |
Submission Date | December 12, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | April 10, 2025 |
Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 11 Issue: 3 |
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