Ripening of cheese

Description

Cheese ripening processes whereby cheese ages and flavour intensifies as enzymes and micro-organisms transform texture. Biological process involved which is the breakdown of casein proteins and milk fat into a complex of amines, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Alternative labels

maturing of cheese
cheese ripening
ripening of a cheese
cheese aging
cheese maturing
aging of cheese
ripening of cheeses

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Ripening of cheese is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Ripening of cheese is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Dairy products maker: Dairy products makers artisanally process raw milk to make dairy products such as butter, cheese, cream and milk.
Dairy products manufacturing worker: Dairy products manufacturing workers set up, operate and tend equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream and other dairy products.

Dairy processing technician: Dairy processing technicians supervise and coordinate production processes, operations, and maintenance workers in milk, cheese, ice cream and/or other dairy production plants. They assist food technologists in improving processes, developing new food products and establishing procedures and standards for production and packaging.

Dairy processing operator: Dairy processing operators set up and operate continuous flow or vat-type equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products following specific instructions, methods and formulas.

 


 

References

  1. Ripening of cheese – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022