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Abstract Cheese is one of the most vital milk products prepared by pressed curd of milk, firm and elastic or soft. The request of different types of cheese is very high due to its high protein content and low price. Cheese has been described as one of the most secure milk products by a few specialists (Johnson et al.,1990) Mish and pickled white soft cheese are well-known local types of cheese in Egypt. Handling of milk during cheese manufacture is main source of microbial contamination of cheese which affecting on cheese quality and render it unfits for human consumption (Yousef et al.,2001) Mish is made by fermenting cheese in birne for several months or years. It is generally prepared at home, although some is sold in local markets. Peasants use it as a staple food. When ripe it is a yellowish brown colour and tasts sharp, salty and pungent (Sara 2018). |