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Seasonal variations of Italian Mediterranean Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Mozzarella cheese quality
David Ranucci1, Angela Garofalo1, Eleonora Urbani1
1Department of Veterinary Medicine,University of Perugia,Via San Costanzo 4,06126 Perugia,Italy.
Abstract:
Water buffalo Mozzarella cheese is more appreciated in the summer, but milk production is higher during wintertime, as water buffalo are seasonally polyoestrous animals. The aim of the study reported in this Research Communication was to evaluate the effect of the reversing of the calving period on Mozzarella cheese composition and quality traits. Ten batches of Mozzarella cheeses produced during the summer and winter periods were analysed for pH, colour, chemical composition. Seasonal differences were observed for cheese yield (26·66% in winter and 25·61% in summer), moisture content (66·54% in winter and 61·18% in summer) colour and consumer evaluation.
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