Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 92, Issue 9 , Pages 4169-4179 , September 2009

Influence of brine concentration and temperature on composition, microstructure, and yield of feta cheese

  • D.J. McMahon

      Affiliations

    • Western Dairy Center, Utah State University, Logan 84322
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • M.M. Motawee

      Affiliations

    • National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Cairo, Egypt
    • ,
  • W.R. McManus

      Affiliations

    • Western Dairy Center, Utah State University, Logan 84322

Received 4 March 2009 ,Accepted 5 May 2009.

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PII: S0022-0302(09)70741-6

doi: 10.3168/jds.2009-2183

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 92, Issue 9 , Pages 4169-4179 , September 2009

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