The Utilization of Keprok Orange Fruit (Citrus reticulata) Juice in Mozarella Cheese Manufacturing

Abstract

The aim of this study was to know the effect of Keprok Orange Fruit (Citrus reticulata) Juice as a direct acidification to yield, meltability, stretchability, protein and moisture content to Mozarella cheese. The result showed that Keprok orange fruit juice gave a highly significant effect (P0.05) on stretchability. The conclusion of this research was the Keprok orange fruit juice concentration of 3 % was the best concentration and suggested to use on Mozzarella cheese manufacturing. Key words: Keprok orange fruit (Citrus reticulata), Mozarella cheese manufacturing