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Production of Soft Cheese

Outline
1. Introduction 2. Process Involve 3. Condition 4. Microorganism involve 5. Examples

Introduction
Cheese can be classified into 4 types : a.soft cheese b.semi soft cheese c.hard cheesed d.very hard cheese. Soft cheese fall into two categories :
1.Ripened 2.Unripened

Process of Soft CheeseMaking

Bacteria Involved
Starter bacteria : 1.Lactococcus lactis (Mesophilic) 2.Lactococcus cremoris 3.Lactobacillus delbrueckii (Thermophilic)

Condition
1. Pasteurization Temp : 72 73 C Time : 15 20 sec 2. Coagulation Time : 30 minutes 3. Cooking Temp : 37 44 C Time : 10 20 minutes

Examples
Cottage cheese Unripened - Cottage cheese is a cheese curd product with a mild flavor. It is drained, but not pressed, so some whey remains and the individual curds remain loose. Brie - Ripened - Brie is the best known French cheese and has a nickname "The Queen of Cheeses".

Soft Cheese vs Hard Cheese


Soft Cheese Unripened or Ripened High moisture content Low withstand Ripened time 1 to 5 months Hard Cheese Ripened Low moisture content High withstand Ripened time 3 to 12 months

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