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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Microbiology
  • Food Chemistry

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  • Growing consumer demand for natural and safe food alternatives.
  • Synthetic additives in food are increasingly scrutinized.
  • Plant-derived compounds are explored as natural preservatives due to their antioxidant properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use of natural preservatives in cheese making.
  • To assess the impact of plant-based preservatives on cheese's microbial, chemical, nutritional, and sensory properties.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on natural preservatives in food.
  • Analysis of research on plant-derived ingredients in cheese production.
  • Evaluation of effects on microbial stability, bioactive molecules, and sensory characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Natural preservatives can enhance the microbiological stability and bioactive compound levels in food.
  • Plant-based ingredients show potential for increasing the shelf-life of cheese.
  • Sensory attributes of cheese may be affected by the addition of natural preservatives.

Conclusions:

  • Natural preservatives offer a promising alternative to synthetic additives in cheese making.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and optimize the use of plant-derived preservatives in cheese.
  • Balancing microbial benefits with consumer acceptance of sensory changes is crucial.