Potential applications of pulsed electric field in cheesemaking

Abstract

Consumers show interest in preservation technologies that are not based on heating. This review examines the use of nonthermal technologies such as pulsed electric field (PEF) in cheesemaking. The effects of PEF on the destruction of pathogens in cheesemaking milk, as well as in brines, are examined. Additionally, PEF affects milk proteins and lipids, as well as starters, with potential consequences for the sensory properties of cheese. The challenges of scaling up the PEF in cheesemaking are addressed. In the aim of promoting durable agri‐food systems, applications of PEF in processes of cheese whey valorisation are also discussed.

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