Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 91, Issue 11 , Pages 4155-4163 , November 2008

Effect of Chitosan on the Rheological and Sensorial Characteristics of Apulia Spreadable Cheese

  • D. Gammariello

      Affiliations

    • Istituto per la Ricerca e le Applicazioni Biotecnologiche per la Sicurezza e la Valorizzazione dei Prodotti Tipici e di Qualità, University of Foggia, via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy
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  • S. Chillo

      Affiliations

    • Istituto per la Ricerca e le Applicazioni Biotecnologiche per la Sicurezza e la Valorizzazione dei Prodotti Tipici e di Qualità, University of Foggia, via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy
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  • M. Mastromatteo

      Affiliations

    • Department of Production Science, Engineering, Mechanics, Economics in Agriculture and Livestock Systems, University of Foggia, via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy
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  • S. Di Giulio

      Affiliations

    • Department of Food Science, University of Foggia, via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy
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  • M. Attanasio

      Affiliations

    • Istituto per la Ricerca e le Applicazioni Biotecnologiche per la Sicurezza e la Valorizzazione dei Prodotti Tipici e di Qualità, University of Foggia, via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy
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  • M.A. Del Nobile

      Affiliations

    • Istituto per la Ricerca e le Applicazioni Biotecnologiche per la Sicurezza e la Valorizzazione dei Prodotti Tipici e di Qualità, University of Foggia, via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy
    • Department of Food Science, University of Foggia, via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.

Received 18 April 2008 ,Accepted 17 June 2008.

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PII: S0022-0302(08)70962-7

doi: 10.3168/jds.2008-1280

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 91, Issue 11 , Pages 4155-4163 , November 2008