Experimental study on optimizing cheese drying and ripening process

Authors

  • F. Giametta Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise
  • E. Sorrentino Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise
  • A. Lapenna Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise
  • G. La Fianza Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25165/ijabe.v5i4.566

Keywords:

air velocity, cheese, drying, ripening, water loss, relative humidity (RH)

Abstract

The system proposed in this paper consists of humidity and temperature control during the food maturation process by using a dehumidifier equipped with a desiccant rotor containing silica gel. In this system the condensation/drainage stage is omitted since the humid room air is directed out of the cold store (process air) and the dried air is introduced via the dehumidifier inside the cold store. It allows separate control of the humidity and temperature inside the cold store. The experimental results are obtained in real conditions; the weight loss of the products was determined and it was, also, proved that dried products such as cheeses treated by this method retain their fresh color, texture and other organoleptic properties to ensure their final quality.

Author Biographies

F. Giametta, Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Tel: +39(0874) 4041, Fax: +39(0874)404855

E. Sorrentino, Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise

Associate Professor of Microbiology. Tel: +39(0874) 4041, Fax: +39(0874)404855

A. Lapenna, Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise

Graduate student in Food Engineering

G. La Fianza, Department. S.A.V.A.,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Molise

Associate Professor of Technical Physics. Tel: +39(0874) 4041, Fax: +39(0874)404855

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Published

2012-12-11

How to Cite

Giametta, F., Sorrentino, E., Lapenna, A., & Fianza, G. L. (2012). Experimental study on optimizing cheese drying and ripening process. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 5(4), 74–82. https://doi.org/10.25165/ijabe.v5i4.566

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2012): IJABE

Section

Agro-product and Food Processing Systems

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