The Cheeses of Italy: Science and Technology
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Product details:
- Edition number 1st ed. 2018
- Publisher Springer
- Date of Publication 5 June 2018
- Number of Volumes 1 pieces, Book
- ISBN 9783319898537
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages274 pages
- Size 235x155 mm
- Weight 600 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 11 Illustrations, black & white; 209 Illustrations, color 0
Categories
Short description:
This book contains a detailed description of the historical aspects of cheese manufacture, historical information on the most traditional and popular Italian cheese varieties. An overview of cheese production is included, covering the main general aspects. An overall classification of Italian cheeses follows, which categorizes all the cheese varieties that have a tradition and/or an economic importance. Based on a large literature review, the core of the book includes descriptions of cheese- making traits which are unique to Italian cheeses. In particular, the chemical composition of milk, the use whey or milk natural starters, some technology options (e.g., curd cooking), the microbiota composition and metabolism during curd ripening, especially for cheese made from raw milk, and the main relevant biochemical events, which occur during the very long-time ripening, are described. The last part of the book provides a detailed description of the biotechnology for the manufacture of the most traditional and popular Italian cheeses.
Long description:
The book will contain a detailed description on the historical aspects of cheese manufacture, a culmination of historical information on the most traditional and worldwide popular Italian cheese varieties. An overview on cheese production is also included, covering the main general aspects. An overall classification of Italian cheeses will follow, aiming to categorize all the cheese varieties that have a tradition and/or an economic importance. Based on a large literature review, the core of the book will include descriptions cheese making traits which are unique to Italian cheese biotechnology. In particular, the milk chemical composition, the use whey or milk natural starters, some technology options (e.g., curd cooking), the microbiota composition and metabolism during curd ripening, especially for cheese made with raw milk, and the main relevant biochemical events, which occur during the very long-time ripening, will be described. The last part of the book will consider a detailed description of the biotechnology for the manufacture of the most traditional and popular cheeses worldwide.
MoreTable of Contents:
Chapter 1: The orgins of cheesemaking.- Chapter 2: The history and culture of Italian cheeses in the middle age.- Chapter 3: Cheese: an overview.- Chapter 4: Classification of cheese.- Chapter 5: The distinguishing features of Italian cheese manufacture.- Chapter 6: The most traditional and popular Italian cheeses.
