Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum Cheeses

In this study, pH and microbiological (psychrotrophic bacteria and yeast) properties of White and Tulum cheeses were investigated. According to the results of our study, the lowest pH value identified was 4.42, and the highest pH was 5.84 in the cheese samples. Psychrotrophic bacteria counts ranged...

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Main Authors: Sacide Bengu Tunaydın, Sercan Güvercin, Abit Ervan, Ismet Ozturk
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Language:English
Published: IPEAK ACADEMY LTD 2024-06-01
Series:International Journal of Gastronomy Research
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Online Access:https://gastronomyresearch.com/index.php/ijgr/article/view/40
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author Sacide Bengu Tunaydın
Sercan Güvercin
Abit Ervan
Ismet Ozturk
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Abit Ervan
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description In this study, pH and microbiological (psychrotrophic bacteria and yeast) properties of White and Tulum cheeses were investigated. According to the results of our study, the lowest pH value identified was 4.42, and the highest pH was 5.84 in the cheese samples. Psychrotrophic bacteria counts ranged from 4.15 to 6.21 log CFU/g for White cheese and 4.02 to 6.15 log CFU/g for Tulum cheese. Psychrotrophic yeast counts ranged from 2.98 to 7.58 log CFU/g for White cheese and 2.99 to 6.77 log CFU/g for Tulum cheese. The highest values of psychrotrophic yeast were detected in the Tulum cheese samples. As a result, it was determined that the numbers of psychrotrophic bacteria and yeast were high in both Tulum and White cheese samples. These high numbers of psychrotrophic microorganisms during cheese storage in the refrigerator may increase even further and reduce shelf life. To extend the shelf life of these cheeses, it is recommended to ensure hygienic handling practices and explore the use of natural preservatives or modified atmosphere packaging.
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spelling doaj-art-e0e62234954d48daa601f7049efb23982025-08-20T02:39:23ZengIPEAK ACADEMY LTDInternational Journal of Gastronomy Research2980-15322024-06-0131303310.56479/ijgr-4041Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum CheesesSacide Bengu TunaydınSercan GüvercinAbit ErvanIsmet Ozturkhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1434-4763In this study, pH and microbiological (psychrotrophic bacteria and yeast) properties of White and Tulum cheeses were investigated. According to the results of our study, the lowest pH value identified was 4.42, and the highest pH was 5.84 in the cheese samples. Psychrotrophic bacteria counts ranged from 4.15 to 6.21 log CFU/g for White cheese and 4.02 to 6.15 log CFU/g for Tulum cheese. Psychrotrophic yeast counts ranged from 2.98 to 7.58 log CFU/g for White cheese and 2.99 to 6.77 log CFU/g for Tulum cheese. The highest values of psychrotrophic yeast were detected in the Tulum cheese samples. As a result, it was determined that the numbers of psychrotrophic bacteria and yeast were high in both Tulum and White cheese samples. These high numbers of psychrotrophic microorganisms during cheese storage in the refrigerator may increase even further and reduce shelf life. To extend the shelf life of these cheeses, it is recommended to ensure hygienic handling practices and explore the use of natural preservatives or modified atmosphere packaging.https://gastronomyresearch.com/index.php/ijgr/article/view/40bacteriayeastpsychrotrophic bacteriatulum cheesewhite cheese
spellingShingle Sacide Bengu Tunaydın
Sercan Güvercin
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Ismet Ozturk
Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum Cheeses
International Journal of Gastronomy Research
bacteria
yeast
psychrotrophic bacteria
tulum cheese
white cheese
title Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum Cheeses
title_full Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum Cheeses
title_fullStr Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum Cheeses
title_full_unstemmed Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum Cheeses
title_short Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeast Populations in Turkish White and Tulum Cheeses
title_sort psychrotrophic bacteria and yeast populations in turkish white and tulum cheeses
topic bacteria
yeast
psychrotrophic bacteria
tulum cheese
white cheese
url https://gastronomyresearch.com/index.php/ijgr/article/view/40
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