Application of Agri-Food By-Products in Cheesemaking

Autor: Graziana Difonzo, Claudia Antonino, Giacomo Squeo, Francesco Caponio, Michele Faccia
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Antioxidants, Vol 12, Iss 3, p 660 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2076-3921
DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030660
Popis: Agri-food companies produce large quantities of plant by-products that in many instances contain functional bioactive compounds. This review summarizes the main applications of agro-industrial by-products in cheesemaking, considering their bioactivities and functional properties. Polyphenol-rich by-products increase antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in cheeses, positively impacting their shelf life. Contrasting results have been obtained regarding the color and sensory properties of enriched cheeses depending on the selected by-products and on the technology adopted for the extract preparation. Furthermore, functional compounds in cheeses perform a prebiotic function and their bioavailability improves human health. Overall, the use of agri-food by-products in cheese formulation can offer benefits for agri-food chain sustainability and consumer health.
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