A geographically-registered Arapgir purple basil pesto sauce prepared with four different cheese varieties: Comparison of physical, bioactive and rheological properties

Abstract

The demand for pesto sauces with different properties (such as color, taste, flavor) has increased recently. This study aimed to investigate the effects of geographically-registered Arapgir purple basil pesto sauce prepared with four different cheese varieties (Beyaz, Tulum, fresh- and aged-Kashar) on physical, rheological characterization and sensory properties. Pesto sauces had an acidic score according to chemical and sensory characterization. Pesto sauce with Tulum cheese exhibited higher bioactivity (total phenolic contents and antioxidant activities) than other sauces (PG″. The Herschel Bulkley model fitted the flow experimental data well (R2>0.9991). All of the pesto sauces prepared with different cheese varieties were appreciated at high levels in sensory evaluation by the panelists.

Keywords

• Pesto sauce
• Basil
• Ocimum basilicum
• Cheese types
• Consistency
• Rheology