Egyptian pasteurized processed and spread cheeses: an overview [electronic resource].

Includes references.

Pasteurized cheese and spread cheeses are applied to the products that have been heated and packed into selected containers. The processed cheese industry)• was recently originated in Egypt, and then research work began science fifty years ago. The overview describes selecting and blending of cheese, milk ingredients replacers, emulsifying agents, animal or plant origin ingredients, different additives to cheese, filling and packaging of cheese. The microbiology and consumer safety, the chemistry and the nutritional value of processed cheese are also considered.

Summary in Arabic.