The key role of emulsifying agents in Easy Cheese is to create a uniform cheese spread by altering the structure of casein micelles in the cheese. Casein micelles have a diameter ranging from 15 to 20 nanometers and are composed of flexible aggregates alpha-, beta-, and kappa-casein. The alpha- and beta-casein are kept in place by “colloidal calcium phosphate-mediated cross links” covered with a kappa-casein outer layer. [4] The outer layer on the casein's surface has glycosylated hydrophilic tails that are negatively charged and is stable in solution due to Van der Waals interactions. All of the negative charges causes the casein micelles to initially repel each other and provides stability to the matrix by protecting the alpha- and beta-caseins. [9]

51 Cheese Recipes | olivemagazine

Cheese biscuits have also been a part of various traditional cuisines around the world. For example, "cheese straws" in the Southern United States are a variation of cheese biscuits, where the dough is rolled thin and twisted before baking. Depending on which region you’re in, cheese biscuits can have various names, and they can even be named differently based on the type of biscuit. Some common names for cheese biscuits include: Cheese biscuits: This is a straightforward and widely used term for biscuits that are flavored with cheese. a b c Caric, M., Gantar, M., & Kalab, M. (1985, October 6). Effects of Emulsifying Agents on the Microstructure and Other Characteristics of Process Cheese – A Review. Food Microstructure, 4(2), 13th ser., 297–312. Retrieved November 28, 2016, from http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1105&context=foodmicrostructure Chatziantoniou, S. E., Thomareis, A. S., & Kontominas, M. G. (2015, July 28). Effect of chemical composition on physico‑chemical, rheological and sensory properties of spreadable processed whey cheese. Eur Food Res Technol, (241), 737–748. doi: 10.1007/s00217-015-2499-6Processed cheese spreads, like Easy Cheese, have a moisture content that ranges from 44 to 60%, while its milk fat content must be greater than 20%. [4] Milk proteins are needed for processed cheese spread production, and contains two main types: casein, which accounts for at least 80%, and whey protein, which can further be classified into α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin. The manufacturing of processed cheese spreads uses natural cheese with a composition that ranges from 60 to 75% intact casein. [5] Water [ edit ] Fox, P. F. (2012-12-06). Cheese: Chemistry, Physics and Microbiology: Volume 2 Major Cheese Groups. Springer. ISBN 978-1-4615-2648-3. Solowiej, B. (2007). Effect of pH on rheological properties and meltability of processed cheese analogs with whey products. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 57(3), 125–128. Retrieved December 3, 2016, from http://agro.icm.edu.pl/agro/element/bwmeta1.element.agro-article-af1bc349-70cc-46d6-8611-126977a3a103 Easy Cheese contains milk, water, whey protein concentrate, canola oil, milk protein concentrate, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, calcium phosphate, lactic acid, sorbic acid, sodium alginate, apocarotenal, annatto, cheese culture, and enzymes. [3] Physical-chemical properties [ edit ] Molecular composition [ edit ] Easy Cheese on a pretzel Cheese straws: These are thin, straw-like cheese biscuits that are often twisted and have a flaky texture.

Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe. Makes food lovely and cheesy. Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe. Makes food lovely and cheesy.

The can is not actually an aerosol spray, since it does not combine the cheese with a propellant to create a fine mist upon being sprayed. Rather, the can contains a piston and a barrier plastic cap which squeezes the cheese through the nozzle in a solid column when the nozzle is pressed and the propellant expands in volume. The propellant does not mix with the cheese. Normal aerosol cans are charged with all of their contents through the single opening at the top, but spray cheese cans are separately charged with the product through the top and propellant through the bottom. This explains why the can has a small rubber plug on its base. The can design also ensures that the cheese can be dispensed with the can upright or inverted. The term "biscuit" has different meanings depending on the region and culinary tradition. In some parts of the world, the word "biscuit" refers to a sweet and crumbly baked good, similar to what is known as a "cookie" in the United States. Remember that the moisture content and texture of different cheeses can vary, which may affect the consistency of the biscuit dough. If you want to experiment with different cheeses, it's essential to consider how the cheese might affect the overall texture and adjust the other ingredients accordingly. Combine the cream cheese and mascarpone in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric handheld mixer, blend the cheeses together until light and fluffy. Add the icing sugar a little at a time and blend to incorporate. Finally, mix in the vanilla. The mixture should be very light and fluffy.

1. Heat Milk

Place the digestive biscuits into a sealable freezer bag. Push all the air out and seal the bag. Crush the biscuits with a rolling pin, being careful not to break any holes in the bag. Easy Cheese exhibits pseudoplastic behaviors during extrusion of the product, which can be represented using the Herschel-Bulkley Model: a b Trivedi, D., Bennett, R. J., Hemar, Y., Reid, D. C., Lee, S. K., & Illingworth, D. (2008, August 29). Effect of different starches on rheological and microstructural properties of (I) model processed cheese. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, (43), 2191–2196. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2008.01851.x These cheesy biscuits are so easy to make; a perfect weekend baking activity for the whole family. Kids will love getting their hands messy by combining the ingredients, rolling out the dough and cutting out the biscuits. For a delicious herby flavour, add a little thyme to the mix - the added herbs make the biscuits look really pretty, too!

Easy Cheese - Wikipedia

Cheese scones: In certain countries, cheese biscuits are referred to as cheese scones, especially if they are similar in texture and appearance to traditional scones but with cheese added. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base and smooth the top with a palette knife or spatula. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least four hours. Sodium alginate is the one of the main ingredients that is responsible for Easy Cheese's pseudoplastic characteristics. More specifically, it contributes to the integrity of the gel-like network formed by the casein and salts. The newly formed network is made possible through cation binding, which converts the hydrophilic sodium alginate into hydrophobic calcium alginate. Guluronic acid residues that are linked together demonstrate a high affinity for calcium ions. Sodium alginate works in conjunction with the destabilization of the casein micelle where calcium ions can interact with guluronic chains. [11] Due to a mixture of these interactions, a gel-like structure is formed rather than a true gel structure. About 0.05–0.5% weight by volume of sodium alginate at a 5.4–5.7 range must be added to the cheese mixture to exhibit these properties during extrusion. [11] Can design [ edit ] a b c d Ma, J., Lin, Y., Chen, X., Zhao, B., & Zhang, J. (2013, December 1). Flow behavior, thixotropy and dynamical viscoelasticity of sodium alginate aqueous solutions. Food Hydrocolloids, 38, 119–128. Retrieved December 3, 2016, from In the southern United States, "Cheddar Biscuits" became famous through the chain restaurant Red Lobster, where they serve cheddar cheese biscuits as a complimentary appetizer.

Confirmation

If you don't have a biscuit cutter, you can always just place a drinking glass on top of the rolled-out dough and cut around it to make uniform biscuits. Or get the kids to draw basic shapes like hearts and stars on cardboard (cereal boxes work well), cut them out and use them as templates when cutting the biscuits. Whey products in processed cheese spreads increases the viscosity of the overall product due to the “intermolecular interactions between adjacent protein molecules with the formation of weak transient networks” formed from the conglomerate cheese mass. [10] The protein concentration within the cheese matrix is directly proportional to the viscosity of the solution due to their interactions with hydrated protein molecules. Therefore, the continuous phase of the oil-in-water emulsion has a greater contribution to the viscosity of the cheese product over than the discontinuous phase. [7] Flow properties [ edit ] The finished biscuits will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days. You can also freeze them for up to two months - defrost overnight in the fridge before eating. Always make sure the biscuits are fully cooled before storing (otherwise, they'll still be giving off a little steam that could make the biscuits go soggy - Mary Berry would be horrified!) a b Lee, S. K., Anema, S., & Klostermeyer, H. (2004, February 18). The influence of moisture content on the rheological properties of processed cheese spreads. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, (39), 763–771. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2004.00842.x