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Fungi in Cheese Ripening (Classic Reprint): Camembert and Roquefort - Softcover

Charles Thom

 
9781330690437: Fungi in Cheese Ripening (Classic Reprint): Camembert and Roquefort

Synopsis

Unlock the science behind soft cheeses like Camembert and Roquefort. This authoritative bulletin explains how molds influence texture, acidity, and flavor during cheese ripening, based on careful experiments and observations.

This study presents the biological processes that shape ripening, including how specific molds transform curd into a soft, flavorful cheese. It also describes methods used in dairy research to identify and analyze the molds involved, and what factors affect their growth in cheese rooms.


  • How lactic bacteria and molds interact to set acidity and texture in ripening cheese.

  • Which molds are associated with Camembert and Roquefort and how they affect flavor.

  • How temperature, humidity, and inoculation influence ripening outcomes.

  • How researchers study and identify fungi in dairy products using standardized media.



Ideal for readers of dairy science, food microbiology, and those curious about the science behind traditional cheeses.

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