Application of Haccp (hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) to Mozzarella Cheese Production
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Nowadays, Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) has become an important tool in food safety management. Application of HACCP system in the cheese making industry proved to be beneficial and profitable, influencing consumer confidence by producing safe cheese with consistent quality. Mozzarella is a fresh cheese which due to its composition and properties is susceptible to contamination. The aim of this study was to present and analyze the hazards in critical control points (CCP) and to detail the steps of flow diagram in dairy units. The results have revealed that physical, chemical and biological hazards may occur in any step, and four critical control points were found and detailed: raw milk reception, raw milk storage, milk pasteurization and cold storage of final product.
Authors: USV Iași, Alina BORȘ, Oana-Raluca RUSU, USV Iași, Denisa IFTENE, USV Iași, Luminița-Iuliana AILINCĂI, USV Iași, Silviu-Ionuț BORȘ, SCDCB Dancu Iași, Viorel-Cezar FLORIȘTEAN, USV Iași
Language: English
Topic: Food Safety and Hygiene
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408414977