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Öğe Changes during ripening in chemical composition, proteolysis, volatile composition and texture in Kashar cheese made using raw bovine, ovine or caprine milk(Wiley, 2014) Temizkan, Riza; Yasar, Kurban; Hayaloglu, Ali A.Kashar cheeses were manufactured from pure ovine (OV), bovine (BV) and caprine (CP) milk, and the chemical composition, cheese yield, proteolysis, hardness, meltability and volatile composition were studied during 90days. Gross chemical composition, cheese yield and level of proteolysis were higher in OV cheeses than those of BV or CP cheeses. Glu, Val, Leu, Phe and Lys were the most abundant free amino acids (FAA) in the samples, and the concentrations of individual FAA were at the highest levels in OV cheeses with following BV and CP cheeses. Urea-PAGE patterns and RP-HPLC peptide profiles of the BV cheeses were completely different from the small ruminants' milk cheeses (OV or CP). Higher and lower hardness and meltability values were observed in CP cheeses, respectively. OV cheeses resulted in higher levels of the major volatile compounds. In conclusion, the Kashar cheese made using OV milk can be recommended due to high meltability, proteolysis and volatiles.Öğe Changes in volatile composition, proteolysis and textural and sensory properties of white-brined cheese: effects of ripening temperature and adjunct culture(Springer France, 2014) Sahingil, Didem; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Simsek, Osman; Ozer, BarbarosThe effects of ripening temperature and adjunct cultures (Lactobacillus helveticus and Lactobacillus casei) on the volatile compounds and sensory and textural properties of white-brined cheese were investigated. Three batches of cheese were produced: cheese Awas inoculated with only cheese starter culture (Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis plus Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris), cheese B was inoculated with cheese starter culture plus Lactobacillus helveticus and cheese C was inoculated with cheese starter culture plus Lactobacillus casei. Cheeses were ripened at 6 or 12 degrees C and analyzed at 30-day intervals up to 120 days of ripening. The use of adjunct culture and ripening temperature significantly influenced the pH and proteolysis of cheeses (P< 0.05). Acids, ketones and alcohols were found at high levels in all three cheeses. Volatiles were significantly influenced by the use of the adjunct cultures, ageing and to some extent ripening temperature (P< 0.05). Textural parameters of the cheeses were significantly affected by the adjunct culture during ripening (P< 0.05). The sensory scores of the cheese samples decreased during the ripening period. An age-related bitterness was detected by the panellists in 90 or 120-day-old cheeses with added adjunct cultures. In conclusion, the use of adjunct culture and ripening at 12 degrees C enhanced the volatile composition and changed the texture profiles of the cheeses.Öğe Changes of proteolysis and angiotensin-I converting enzyme-inhibitory activity in white-brined cheese as affected by adjunct culture and ripening temperature(Cambridge Univ Press, 2014) Sahingil, Didem; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Kirmaci, Huseyin A.; Ozer, Barbaros; Simsek, OsmanThe effects of use of adjunct cultures (Lactobacillus helveticus and Lb. casei) and ripening temperatures (6 or 12 degrees C) on proteolysis and angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory activity in white-brined cheeses were investigated during 120 d ripening. Proteolysis was monitored by urea-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (urea-PAGE) and reversed phase-HPLC (RP-HPLC) of water-insoluble and -soluble fractions of the cheeses, respectively. Urea-PAGE patterns of the samples revealed that the intensities of the bands representing casein fractions decreased in the experimental cheeses, being more pronounced in the cheeses made with adjunct cultures. Similarly, peptide profiles and the concentrations of individual and total free amino acids were influenced by both the adjunct cultures and ripening temperatures. The ACE-inhibitory activity of the water-soluble extracts of the cheeses were higher in the cheeses made using adjunct cultures (especially Lb. helveticus) and ripened at 12 degrees C. The ACE-inhibitory activity did not decrease during ripening. The contribution of Lb. helveticus to the development of proteolysis and ACE-inhibitory peptide activities were higher than that of Lb. casei. To conclude, the use of Lb. helveticus as adjunct culture in white-brined cheese and ripening at 12 degrees C would be recommended to obtain white-brined cheese with high ACE-I-inhibitory peptides activity and higher levels of preoteolysis.Öğe Characterisation of Macedonian white-brined cheese: Effect of raw or heat-treated caprine milk(Wiley, 2018) Sulejmani, Erhan I.; Hayaloglu, Ali A.This research analysed the use of raw and pasteurised milk in the production of Macedonian white caprine milk cheese. Pasteurisation resulted in a considerable decrease in the nitrogen fractions, urea-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of caseins, peptide profiles and volatiles during the maturation period. Forty-five volatile components were detected, including twelve acids, fourteen esters, six ketones, three alcohols, four terpenes and six other compounds. It was deduced that pasteurisation of milk for the manufacture of artisanal white-brined cheese delayed the evolution of volatiles, which are related to the unique flavour of the cheese.Öğe Cheeses of Turkey: 2. Varieties ripened under brine(Springer France, 2008) Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Ozer, Barbaros H.; Fox, Patrick F.Although a large number of traditional brined cheese varieties are produced in Turkey, very few are manufactured on an industrial level. The most popular brined cheese in Turkey is Beyaz peynir; other varieties produced at substantial levels include Otlu, Mihalic, Urfa, Malatya, Gaziantep, Hellim, Orgu, Ezine and Dil. Local production of these cheeses has increased significantly and some of them can be found readily throughout Turkey. The volume of milk used in the manufacture of traditional cheese varieties in Turkey is fairly high. Therefore, there is a need to fully understand the microbiological, chemical and biochemical changes that occur in traditional cheeses during processing and/ or ripening, so that industrialisation of these products would be possible. This review describes the manufacturing practices, and microbiological and biochemical/ chemical properties of traditional Turkish brined cheeses. The description of Beyaz peynir is updated, but other brined varieties are discussed initially.Öğe Cheeses of Turkey: 3. Varieties containing herbs or spices(Springer France, 2008) Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Fox, Patrick F.Ripened cheese varieties containing herbs are traditional in Turkey and have been manufactured for more than 200 years in the east and southeast of the country. They are manufactured from raw milk, semi-hard in texture and salty in taste and have the aroma of garlic or thyme due to added herbs. Twenty-five types of herb, including Allium, Thymus, Silene and Ferula species which are most popular, are used individually or as appropriate mixtures. The most popular of these cheeses is Otlu which is produced mainly in the Van province of Turkey in small dairies and villages, but now is produced in other cities of the eastern region of Turkey and its popularity increases continuously throughout Turkey. The manufacturing technology, chemical, biochemical and microbiological status of Otlu cheese and the most common herbs used in its manufacture are reviewed. The possible effect of herbs used on the biochemical and microbiological characteristics of the cheeses are discussed also. In addition, some varieties of Otlu cheese and cheeses flavoured with spices ( chilli pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, mint, thyme, cumin, etc.), including Carra, Surk and related cheeses, are discussed briefly.Öğe Chemical and microbiological status and volatile profiles of mouldy Civil cheese, a Turkish mould-ripened variety(Wiley, 2012) Cakmakci, Songul; Gundogdu, Engin; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Dagdemir, Elif; Gurses, Mustafa; Cetin, Bulent; Tahmas-Kahyaoglu, DerenThe objective of this study is to characterise the gross chemical and microbiological status and identify the volatile compounds of mouldy Civil cheeses. A total of forty-one samples were surveyed, and gross compositional status of the cheeses was (as mean values): 6.5 for pH, 6.2% for fat-in-dry matter, 51.8% for moisture and 15.3% for water-soluble nitrogen (as% of total nitrogen). Chemical composition of the cheese samples varied widely. Mouldy Civil cheese has similar pH values and moisture contents when compared with blue-type cheeses, but it has distinct feature for fat contents. The microbiological counts of the samples were found to be high and some samples contained coliform bacteria. A total of 95 volatiles, including esters (28), acids (6), ketones (12), aldehydes (3), alcohols (15), terpenes (10), sulphur compounds (3) and miscellaneous (18), were identified in the volatile fractions of the cheeses, and principal volatile groups were esters, alcohols and ketones.Öğe Effect of blends of camel chymosin and microbial rennet (Rhizomucor miehei) on chemical composition, proteolysis and residual coagulant activity in Iranian Ultrafiltered White cheese(Springer India, 2019) Soltani, Mostafa; Sahingil, Didem; Gokce, Yasemin; Hayaloglu, Ali A.Iranian Ultrafiltered White cheese was produced by using different blends of coagulants (100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75 and 0:100; Rhizomucor miehei and camel chymosin, respectively) and ripened for 90days. The effect of different combinations of these coagulants on chemical composition, proteolysis and residual coagulant activity of the cheeses were studied. The results showed that pH, fat-in-dry matter, salt-in-dry matter and protein contents of the cheeses were significantly influenced by type and concentration of the coagulants. The difference between proteolytic activities of the two coagulants resulted in different levels of proteolysis in the cheeses. A direct relationship was determined between using higher concentrations of R. miehei and increasing the hydrolysis of (s1)-casein in the cheeses, during ripening. The residual coagulant activity was influenced by the type and concentration of the coagulant as well. In conclusion, R. miehei provided a higher level of proteolysis and residual coagulant activity compared with camel chymosin.Öğe Effect of milk pasteurization and curd scalding temperature on proteolysis in Malatya, a Halloumi-type cheese(Edp Sciences S A, 2010) Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Deegan, Kevin C.; McSweeney, Paul L. H.The effect of pasteurization of cheese milk and cooking temperature of the curd on proteolysis of Malatya cheese was examined during ripening. The cheeses that were characterized by the scalding of curd in hot whey were manufactured from raw or pasteurized milk and the curds were scalded in hot whey at 60, 70, 80 or 90 degrees C. Differences in the levels of pH 4.6-soluble nitrogen between cheeses were significant (P < 0.05) after 30 days of ripening. Urea-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of the pH 4.6-insoluble fractions showed that both alpha(s1)- and beta-caseins were not extensively degraded, especially after 30 days of ripening, but beta-casein was less degraded than alpha(s1)-casein. Analysis of peptide profiles of the pH 4.6-soluble fractions by RP-HPLC showed significant differences in the concentrations of some peptides between the cheeses. Principal component analysis distinguished the cheeses made from raw or pasteurized milk based on their peptide profiles. The results suggest that the pasteurization of cheese milk had a greater effect on peptide profiles of cheese than scalding temperature of the curd.Öğe Effect of Penicillium roqueforti and incorporation of whey cheese on volatile profiles and sensory characteristics of mould-ripened Civil cheese(Wiley, 2013) Cakmakci, Songul; Dagdemir, Elif; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Gurses, Mustafa; Cetin, Bulent; Tahmas-Kahyaoglu, DerenIn this study, four different types of mould-ripened Civil cheese were manufactured. A defined (nontoxigenic) strain of a Penicillium roqueforti (SC 509) was used as secondary starter for the manufacture of mould-ripened Civil cheese with and without addition of the whey cheese Lor; in parallel, secondary starter-free counterparts were manufactured. A total of 83 compounds were identified. Ketones, alcohols and esters were the principal classes of volatile components. Principal component analysis of the headspace volatiles grouped cheeses by age and type. P.roqueforti inoculated cheese was clearly separated from the other cheeses at 180days of ripening, and these cheeses were characterised with high levels of ketones (e.g., 2-butanone, 2-heptanone). Differences in the panel scores between the cheese samples were not significant during the first stage of ripening (up to 60days); as ripening proceeded, these differences were become evident and P.roqueforti inoculated cheeses received higher scores than others. Addition of Lor in the manufacture of mould-ripened Civil cheese caused lower points by the sensory panel, and the cheese inoculated with P.roqueforti and Lor-free was the best type of mould-ripened Civil cheese. The results showed that the use of P.roqueforti in the manufacture of mould-ripened Civil cheese has significant impact on the volatile profiles and sensory attributes.Öğe The effects of incorporating wild-type strains of Lactococcus lactis into Turkish white-brined cheese (Beyaz peynir) on the fatty acid and volatile content(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011) Ozer, Barbaros; Kirmaci, Huseyin A.; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Akcelik, Mustafa; Akkoc, NefiseThe development of free fatty acids (FFA) and volatile flavour compounds in the Turkish white-brined cheese Beyaz peynir made by using three wild strains of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis was investigated over 90 days. Results showed that production of both FFA and flavour compounds in the control (PK1) and experimental cheeses (MBLL9, MBLL23 and MBL27) was strain dependent. The hydrolysis of milk fat was more evident in the cheese made using Lc. lactis subsp. lactis MBL27. Considering the production of fat breakdown compounds and acidification activities of the strains MBLL23 and MBL27, the combination of these strains could be proposed for the production of white-brined cheese.Öğe Effects of partial substitution of caprine for ovine milk on the volatile compounds of fresh and mature Urfa cheeses(Elsevier Science Bv, 2013) Atasoy, Ahmet Ferit; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Kirmaci, Huseyin; Leyent, Okan; Turkoglu, HaseyinFresh Urfa cheeses were produced from ovine and caprine milk mixed in ratios of 100:0; 90:10; 80:20; 70:30 (ovine:caprine). They were preserved by two methods: (1) dry salted for 12 h, and (2) scalded in boiling whey for 5 min and ripened for 240 days. The basic composition of ovine cheese did not significantly differ from cheese, in which part of the sheep milk was replaced by goat's milk. The composition of dry salted cheese was in general similar with scalded cheese for chemical compositions and volatile compounds. Alcohols were quantitatively the most abundant chemical family found in the Urfa cheese, and their concentration were 37.91-53.48 mu g 100 g(-1) fresh cheese, especially more marked in the mature cheeses (56.21-121.54 mu g 100 g(-1) cheese). After 3 months, the concentration of volatile compounds and their contents of Urfa cheese generally decreased. Thus, Urfa cheese could be matured until 90 days in brine without affecting the concentration of volatile compounds. The partial substitution of ovine milk with caprine milk by up to 10 and 20% did not generally change volatile characteristics of the cheese. However, 30% substitution of ovine milk with caprine milk increased hexanoic, octanoic, decanoic acids, 2-methyl-pentanal, 2-butanone, 2-heptanone, 2-nonanone, methyl butanoate, and decreased acetic acid, 3-methyl-butanal, heptanal, 3-hydroxy-2 butanone, and methyl-2-methyl-butanoate. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Öğe Effects of Penicillium roqueforti and whey cheese on gross composition, microbiology and proteolysis of mould-ripened Civil cheese during ripening(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014) Cakmakci, Songul; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Dagdemir, Elif; Cetin, Bulent; Gurses, Mustafa; Tahmas-Kahyaoglu, DerenFour different types of mould-ripened Civil cheese were manufactured. A defined (nontoxigenic) strain of a Penicillium roqueforti (SC 509) was used as the secondary starter with and without addition of the whey cheese (Lor); in parallel, secondary starter-free counterparts were manufactured. Chemical composition, microbiology and proteolysis were studied during the ripening. The incorporation of whey cheese in the manufacture of mould-ripened Civil cheese altered the gross composition and adversely affected proteolysis in the cheeses. The inoculated P.roqueforti moulds appeared to grow slowly on those cheeses, and little proteolysis was evident in all cheese treatments during the first 90days of ripening. However, sharp increases in the soluble nitrogen fractions were observed in all cheeses after 90days. Microbiological analysis showed that the microbial counts in the cheeses were at high levels at the beginning of ripening, while their counts decreased approximately 1-2logcfu/g towards the end of ripening.Öğe Evaluation of the chemical, microbiological and volatile aroma characteristics of Ispir Kaymak, a traditional Turkish dairy product(Wiley, 2011) Cakmakci, Songul; Hayaloglu, Ali A.The gross chemical composition, microbiological quality and volatile aroma composition of Ispir Kaymak, a Turkish creamy dairy product, were investigated in 10 samples. The chemical composition of the samples varied widely: dry matter content ranged from 70.8% to 91.3% and fat varied between 43.0% and 63.0%; probably due to the lack of standardised production in practice. The microbiological counts were found to be (as mean values): 4.02, 3.06, 0.33, < 2 log cfu/g for aerobic plate count, yeast and mould, coliform and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. The sample quality showed that the production and storage conditions should be controlled and the hygienic quality of this product should be improved. A total of 73 volatile compounds, including esters, acids, ketones, aldehydes, alcohols, terpenes and miscellaneous compounds, were identified in the volatile fraction of the samples by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) using a solid-phase microextraction technique (SPME/GC-MS). Esters were the main volatiles in Ispir Kaymak, and ketones, alcohols and terpenes were found at high levels; however, the levels of acids were low in all samples.Öğe Influence of curd heating on proteolysis and volatiles of Kashkaval cheese(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2016) Sulejmani, Erhan; Hayaloglu, Ali A.Kashkaval is the most popular hard cheese in Macedonia and other countries of Balkan peninsula. The aim of this research is to assess the differences of heat treatments effect (60, 70 and 90 degrees C for 5 min) in several biochemical and technological characteristics of Kashkaval cheese. Proteolysis was observed to take place at a faster rate in the Kashkaval cheeses made using the lower heat treatment. The residual enzyme activity of cheeses averaged 67.7, 43.7 and 8.4% for the cheeses heated at 60, 70 and 90 degrees C, respectively. Acids and esters constituted the main chemical class of the cheeses during ripening (mean abundances of these were 57.1% and 26.8% w/w of total volatiles, respectively). The colour (L*) and meltability values decreased significantly during ripening. In conclusion, powerful correlations were observed between extents of the heat treatment and levels of residual coagulant activity, breakdown of proteins and formation of volatiles. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Öğe Influence of fat replacers on chemical composition, proteolysis, texture profiles, meltability and sensory properties of low-fat Kashar cheese(Cambridge Univ Press, 2008) Sahan, Nuray; Yasar, Kurban; Hayaloglu, Ali A.; Karaca, Oya B.; Kaya, AhmetChanges in chemical composition, proteolysis, lipolysis, texture, melting and sensory properties of low-fat Kashar cheese made with three different fat replacers (Simplesse((R)) D-100, Avicel Plus((R)) CM 2159 or P-glucan) were investigated throughout ripening. The low-fat cheeses made with fat replacers were compared with full- and low-fat counterparts as controls. Reduction of fat caused increases in moisture and protein contents and decreases in moisture-in-non fat substance and yield values in low-fat cheeses. The use of fat replacers in the manufacture of low-fat Kashar cheese increased water binding capacity and improved overall quality of the cheeses. Use of fat replacer in low-fat cheese making has enhanced cheese proteolysis. All samples underwent lipolysis during ripening and low-fat cheeses with fat replacers had higher level of total free fatty acid than full- or low-fat control cheeses. Texture attributes and meltability significantly increased with addition of fat replacers. Sensory scores showed that the full-fat cheese was awarded best in all stages of ripening and low-fat variant of Kashar cheeses have inferior quality. However, fat replacers except P-glucan improved the appearance, texture and flavour attributes of low-fat cheeses. When the fat replacers are compared, the low-fat cheese with Avicel Plus((R)) CM 2159 was highly acceptable and had sensory attributes closest to full-fat Kashar cheese.Öğe The influence of salt concentration on the chemical, ripening and sensory characteristics of Iranian white cheese manufactured by UF-Treated milk(Cambridge Univ Press, 2015) Soltani, Mostafa; Guzeler, Nuray; Hayaloglu, Ali A.Iranian White cheese was manufactured from ultrafiltered cows' milk using different concentrations of salt consisting of 1, 2.5, 4% and salt free. Chemical composition, proteolysis, counts for lactic acid bacteria and sensory evaluation were examined during 90 d of ripening. It was found that the use of different salt concentrations significantly influenced all chemical composition, proteolysis, total number of lactic acid bacteria and sensory characteristics of the cheeses. Increasing the salt concentrations caused a proportional decrease in proteolysis determined by both urea-PAGE of caseins and RP-HPLC of peptides. With increased salt concentration, total number of lactic acid bacteria decreased. Cheeses with 1 and 2.5% salt were suitable and acceptable in odour and flavour that may be due to the proportional level of proteolysis products. In conclusion, reducing salt concentration from 4 to 2.5 and 1% had no ineligible effect on the quality and acceptability of the cheese.Öğe Influence of starter culture on nitrogen fraction and volatile compounds in Beaten cow's milk cheese(Wiley, 2020) Sulejmani, Erhan; Hayaloglu, Ali A.The aim of this investigation was to characterize the influence of selected starters (Streptococcus thermophilus, Lb. casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckiisubsp. bulgaricus, Lactococcus lactissubsp. lactis and Lc. lactissubsp. cremoris) on gross composition, the breakdown of proteins or peptides, and volatile compounds of the beaten cheese made from cow's milk. Results showed a low level of primary proteolysis, expressed by a low content of non-casein nitrogen (NCN), in raw cow's cheeses. Greater differences were observed in RP-HPLC peptide profiles between the cheeses manufactured with or without starter cultures during ripening. Volatile profiles including alcohols (17), ketones (33), esters (10), acids (7), and miscellaneous (4) were differed based on used starter culture. Variations on the chemical composition, peptides, and flavor profiles of beaten cheeses are due to the effect of important peptidase activity of each cell species of starter culture used in cheese production. Practical applications Lactic acid bacteria provide to beaten cheese flavor quality with their peptidase activity. Traditional cheese-making technology is made without the addition of lactic acid bacteria depending on the indigenous flora of the milk for ripening. Recently, mesophilic and/or thermophilic starter cultures were used in the manufacture of Beaten cheese. No previous investigation on using starter culture in Beaten cheese has been published and may ensure details to upgrade the technology and ripening by extending the flavor of the current product as its standard variety. Starter cultures can increase flavor evolution or contribute additional flavors to cheese as it matures and control off-flavors in matured cheeses that can considerably economize the cheese production.Öğe Physicochemical, sensorial and rheological characterisation of whole-fat or low-fat milk jams as influenced by calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and sucrose content(Wiley, 2021) Sulejmani, Erhan I.; Boran, Osman S.; Coskun, Aysegul; Hayaloglu, Ali A.Rheological properties of sixteen milk jam treatments produced from commercial full-fat (3 g/100 g) and skimmed (0.15 g/100 g) cow milk by the addition of sucrose, sodium bicarbonate and CaCl2 were examined. pH, titratable acidity, total solids and ash contents in the milk jam samples ranged from 6.2 to 6.8, 1.3 to 3.3 g/100 g, 56.7 to 70.5 g/100 g and 1.7 to 3 g/100 g, respectively, with a significant variability (P 0.05). The flow behaviour and consistency indices ranged from 0.7 to 0.9 and 2.7 to 208 Pa.sn, respectively. Rheological measurements showed that the maximal G' x 10(2) value showed considerable variation (5-932 Pa). As sucrose content increased, pH and total solid content increased, whereas ash content and the L value decreased. Also, a negative correlation between pH and L* (lightness) was found (P < 0.05). Dynamic rheology showed that the jam from skimmed milk with full sucrose and without sodium bicarbonate exhibited more solid-like behaviour than the ones prepared with full sucrose and with sodium bicarbonate. In conclusion, the increase in milk fat caused a decrease in resistance of the mixture subjected to the deformation, which is very important for production of quality milk jam.Öğe Proteolysis texture and microstructure of low-fat Tulum cheese affected by exopolysaccharide-producing cultures during ripening(Wiley, 2014) Oluk, Aylin C.; Guven, Mehmet; Hayaloglu, Ali A.The objective of the study was to determine the effects of exopolysaccharide (EPS)-producing or non-EPS-producing starters on proteolysis, physical and microstructural characteristics of full-fat or low-fat Tulum cheeses during ripening. For this purpose, Tulum cheese was manufactured using full- or low-fat milk with EPS-producing and non-EPS-producing starter cultures. Chemical composition, proteolysis, texture profiles and microstructure of the cheeses were studied during 90days of ripening. Urea-PAGE of water-insoluble and RP-HPLC peptide profiles of water-soluble fractions of the cheeses showed that the use of starters resulted in different degradation patterns in all cheeses during ripening. Although -casein exhibited similar degradation patterns in all cheeses, small differences are present in (s1)-casein degradation during ripening. Reducing fat in Tulum cheese changed the RP-HPLC peptide profile of the cheeses. The use of EPS-producing cultures improved the textural characteristics and changed the microstructure and proteolysis of low-fat Tulum cheese.