Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 3, 2025

Evaluation of Microbial Safety of Dairies using Bacterial Proteomic Profiling via MALDI Approach
Published on: October 7, 2025
Mozzarella Cheese Stretching: A Minireview
Mônica Correia Gonçalves1, Haíssa Roberta Cardarelli2
1Federal University of Paraíba, Department of Food Engineering, Center of Technology, Campus I, Cidade Universitária, Av. Castelo Branco s /n, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil.
Abstract:
Mozzarella cheese stretching is a thermomechanical treatment influenced by factors such as pH, acidity, stretching time and temperature. The aim of this minireview is to provide information about the stretching step and the effect of the main factors on the functional properties of mozzarella. The presented studies show that stretching under higher temperatures promotes more interactions in the protein matrix, and changes occur in the calcium balance throughout the storage period that influence water mobility, proteolysis and lead to changes in mozzarella properties. Therefore, the information presented in this minireview may facilitate the production of mozzarella cheese with specific functional properties.
Related Concept Videos
Carbonation Shrinkage
The concrete's permeability is slightly reduced as calcium carbonate produced during the reaction fills its pores. Furthermore, its strength is slightly enhanced as the water released during the reaction...
Drying Shrinkage
A portion of this drying shrinkage can be reversed; if the concrete is...
Fineness Modulus
Consider performing sieve analysis on sand through a set of ASTM sieves. The weight of aggregate retained in each sieve and pan placed at the bottom is recorded, as given in Column B of Table 1.
To determine the fineness modulus of...
Shearing Strain
Strain and Elastic Modulus
Measurements of Strain

