Question

Production Of cheese :- Explain

Answer 1

Cheese is a fermented food which is derived from the milk of domesticated milk-producing animals. There are six steps involved in the cheese making process which are -

Acidification- In this process milk is turned into solid by adding lactic acids.

Coagulation- Rennet is added in this process to solidify the milk.

Curd- Cutting the curds further encourages to expel liquid or whey.

Salting- It adds flavour and also acts as a preservative so the cheese does not spoil.

Shaping- In this process shape is given to cheese and is also pressed in machines to expel out the remaining liquid.

Ripening- In this process the cheese is ages until it reaches optimal ripeness.