Pub Date : 2025-12-24DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106527
Ornella Ferreyra , Juan Diego Cortez Latorre , Romina Ingrassia , Leonardo Calderón , Emilce Llopart , Sergio Rozycki , Patricia Risso , Ma Eugenia Hidalgo
This work evaluated the effect of sodium caseinate–blackberry extract (Cas-BBEx) complexes on the physicochemical, textural, sensorial, and antioxidant properties of blended yogurts. Six formulations were produced: a control without Cas-BBEx and five yogurts with 3 % Cas and 1.5–10 % anthocyanin-rich blackberry extract. Cas-BBEx addition did not affect fermentation time, cutting pH, or major composition parameters, although enriched yogurts showed higher redness (a*). During 21 days of storage, pH and luminosity decreased, while acidity, hardness, and consistency increased. Antioxidant activity was significantly improved in Cas-BBEx yogurts, particularly at 5 and 7.5 %, which exhibited a 24.5 % increase in ABTS•+ scavenging capacity and a 54 % increase in reducing power compared to the control. The 7.5 % formulation also achieved higher sensory acceptability. These findings highlight the potential of Cas-BBEx complexes as functional ingredients for developing yogurts with enhanced antioxidant capacity and consumer appeal, while preserving desirable physicochemical and textural characteristics.
{"title":"Yogurts supplemented with stabilised blackberry extract: physicochemical, textural, and antioxidant properties","authors":"Ornella Ferreyra , Juan Diego Cortez Latorre , Romina Ingrassia , Leonardo Calderón , Emilce Llopart , Sergio Rozycki , Patricia Risso , Ma Eugenia Hidalgo","doi":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106527","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106527","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work evaluated the effect of sodium caseinate–blackberry extract (Cas-BBEx) complexes on the physicochemical, textural, sensorial, and antioxidant properties of blended yogurts. Six formulations were produced: a control without Cas-BBEx and five yogurts with 3 % Cas and 1.5–10 % anthocyanin-rich blackberry extract. Cas-BBEx addition did not affect fermentation time, cutting pH, or major composition parameters, although enriched yogurts showed higher redness (a*). During 21 days of storage, pH and luminosity decreased, while acidity, hardness, and consistency increased. Antioxidant activity was significantly improved in Cas-BBEx yogurts, particularly at 5 and 7.5 %, which exhibited a 24.5 % increase in ABTS<sup>•+</sup> scavenging capacity and a 54 % increase in reducing power compared to the control. The 7.5 % formulation also achieved higher sensory acceptability. These findings highlight the potential of Cas-BBEx complexes as functional ingredients for developing yogurts with enhanced antioxidant capacity and consumer appeal, while preserving desirable physicochemical and textural characteristics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13854,"journal":{"name":"International Dairy Journal","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 106527"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghee powder is an emerging value-added, shelf-stable milk fat ingredient produced through microencapsulation and drying technologies that convert liquid ghee into an oxidatively stable, free-flowing powder suitable for various food applications. This article discusses possible scientific approaches for the ghee powder manufacturing using spray drying, freeze drying, foam-mat drying, and vacuum drying, with emphasis on their influence on emulsion stability, structural transitions during dehydration, and the retention of key flavour volatiles. The physicochemical and functional attributes of ghee powder, including bulk density, particle size distribution, flowability, rehydration behaviour, oxidative stability, and sensory characteristics, are analysed. Special focus is placed on the roles of carrier materials, encapsulation efficiency, and packaging technologies in reducing surface fat, inhibiting lipid oxidation, and enhancing shelf life. Industrial utilization across bakery, confectionery, traditional Indian sweets, ready-to-mix beverages, and convenience food systems is examined, alongside formulation challenges associated with high-temperature processing and low-moisture matrices. Overall, the article includes technological, functional, and application-oriented insights, highlighting the growing relevance of ghee powder as a stable, and versatile alternative to liquid ghee in contemporary global food systems.
{"title":"Ghee powder: Processing technologies, functional properties, and applications","authors":"Ankit Bihola , Rohit Sindhav , Hency Rose , Pratiksha , Tanmay Hazra","doi":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106524","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106524","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ghee powder is an emerging value-added, shelf-stable milk fat ingredient produced through microencapsulation and drying technologies that convert liquid ghee into an oxidatively stable, free-flowing powder suitable for various food applications. This article discusses possible scientific approaches for the ghee powder manufacturing using spray drying, freeze drying, foam-mat drying, and vacuum drying, with emphasis on their influence on emulsion stability, structural transitions during dehydration, and the retention of key flavour volatiles. The physicochemical and functional attributes of ghee powder, including bulk density, particle size distribution, flowability, rehydration behaviour, oxidative stability, and sensory characteristics, are analysed. Special focus is placed on the roles of carrier materials, encapsulation efficiency, and packaging technologies in reducing surface fat, inhibiting lipid oxidation, and enhancing shelf life. Industrial utilization across bakery, confectionery, traditional Indian sweets, ready-to-mix beverages, and convenience food systems is examined, alongside formulation challenges associated with high-temperature processing and low-moisture matrices. Overall, the article includes technological, functional, and application-oriented insights, highlighting the growing relevance of ghee powder as a stable, and versatile alternative to liquid ghee in contemporary global food systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13854,"journal":{"name":"International Dairy Journal","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 106524"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145882519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-22DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106525
Božica Solomun Kolanović , Ines Varga , Đurđica Božić Luburić , Ivana Varenina , Bruno Čalopek , Maja Đokić , Marija Sedak , Darija Vratarić , Nina Bilandžić
This study aimed to assess the risk of exposure to residues of inhibitory substances in milk produced in Croatia. A total of 1636 milk samples were analyzed for the presence of 93 antimicrobials using two UPLC-MS/MS methods. Residues were detected in 6.8 % of the samples, and 3.0 % of the total samples contained non-compliant concentrations. The highest concentration was found for lincomycin (870 μg/kg), while penicillins (56.2 %), followed by cephalosporins (22.3 %) and tetracyclines (8.46 %) were the most frequently detected antimicrobial classes. The estimated daily intake (EDI) of the detected compounds, based on mean concentrations, remained below the acceptable daily intake (ADI) for both adults (0.01–0.97 μg/kg-bw/day) and toddlers (0.087–7.68 μg/kg-bw/day). Despite generally low exposure levels, histogram analysis showed that, although the vast majority of samples fell within the lowest %ADI categories, isolated samples with markedly high concentrations were present, most notably those exceeding the ADI for penicillin G in toddlers.
{"title":"Occurrence and dietary risk assessment of inhibitory substances in Croatian milk using multi-residue UPLC-MS/MS analysis","authors":"Božica Solomun Kolanović , Ines Varga , Đurđica Božić Luburić , Ivana Varenina , Bruno Čalopek , Maja Đokić , Marija Sedak , Darija Vratarić , Nina Bilandžić","doi":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106525","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106525","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to assess the risk of exposure to residues of inhibitory substances in milk produced in Croatia. A total of 1636 milk samples were analyzed for the presence of 93 antimicrobials using two UPLC-MS/MS methods. Residues were detected in 6.8 % of the samples, and 3.0 % of the total samples contained non-compliant concentrations. The highest concentration was found for lincomycin (870 μg/kg), while penicillins (56.2 %), followed by cephalosporins (22.3 %) and tetracyclines (8.46 %) were the most frequently detected antimicrobial classes. The estimated daily intake (EDI) of the detected compounds, based on mean concentrations, remained below the acceptable daily intake (ADI) for both adults (0.01–0.97 μg/kg-bw/day) and toddlers (0.087–7.68 μg/kg-bw/day). Despite generally low exposure levels, histogram analysis showed that, although the vast majority of samples fell within the lowest %ADI categories, isolated samples with markedly high concentrations were present, most notably those exceeding the ADI for penicillin G in toddlers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13854,"journal":{"name":"International Dairy Journal","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 106525"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145839760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-21DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106522
Richard M. Page , Maurice G. O'Sullivan , Brendan Horan , David T. Mannion , Kieran N. Kilcawley , Iwona Skibinska , Alann Jezequel , John T. Tobin , James A. O'Mahony , Tom F. O'Callaghan , Prabin Lamichhane
The implications of multispecies sward (MSS) grazing on sensory and quality characteristics of dairy products are inadequately understood. This study compared Cheddar cheese derived from MSS and perennial ryegrass (PRG) grazing, analysing for differences in ripening characteristics and sensory attributes. In this spring-calving production system, seasonality was considered by completing investigations at mid- and late-lactation. No meaningful differences in ripening attributes, free fatty acid profile, and nearly all volatile compounds, were associated with pasture type. Significantly higher toluene abundance was associated with MSS-derived cheese, which might provide an opportunity as an authentication biomarker. Pasture type was associated with some significant fatty acid profile differences, but greater differences resulted from seasonality. Consumer assessors found no significant differences between MSS and PRG-derived cheese, while semi-trained panellists found significant differences in some sensory attributes. Within this study, MSS- and PRG-derived Cheddar appear to be practically equivalent, providing assurance that this more sustainable pasture type might be adopted without adverse impacts to this high-value commodity.
{"title":"The sensory and ripening characteristics of Cheddar cheese manufactured within a multispecies sward dairy food system","authors":"Richard M. Page , Maurice G. O'Sullivan , Brendan Horan , David T. Mannion , Kieran N. Kilcawley , Iwona Skibinska , Alann Jezequel , John T. Tobin , James A. O'Mahony , Tom F. O'Callaghan , Prabin Lamichhane","doi":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106522","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106522","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The implications of multispecies sward (MSS) grazing on sensory and quality characteristics of dairy products are inadequately understood. This study compared Cheddar cheese derived from MSS and perennial ryegrass (PRG) grazing, analysing for differences in ripening characteristics and sensory attributes. In this spring-calving production system, seasonality was considered by completing investigations at mid- and late-lactation. No meaningful differences in ripening attributes, free fatty acid profile, and nearly all volatile compounds, were associated with pasture type. Significantly higher toluene abundance was associated with MSS-derived cheese, which might provide an opportunity as an authentication biomarker. Pasture type was associated with some significant fatty acid profile differences, but greater differences resulted from seasonality. Consumer assessors found no significant differences between MSS and PRG-derived cheese, while semi-trained panellists found significant differences in some sensory attributes. Within this study, MSS- and PRG-derived Cheddar appear to be practically equivalent, providing assurance that this more sustainable pasture type might be adopted without adverse impacts to this high-value commodity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13854,"journal":{"name":"International Dairy Journal","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 106522"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145882476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106519
Brendon Gill , Stephen Holroyd , Gaile Peddie , Lin Ma
In the last decade techniques that can facilitate the quantification of individual milk proteins have seen considerable development. Foremost amongst these has been the use of mass spectrometric detection in conjunction with liquid chromatography applied to both major and minor milk proteins. There have also been developments in chromatographic approaches that have served to provide better separation of milk proteins from the complex milk matrix. In analytical science, complementary approaches using quite different technologies can have some specific advantages, as demonstrated by immunoassays based on the recognition of protein epitopes by antibodies. Similarly complementary is infrared spectroscopy that, while having been long utilised for the quantification of total protein in dairy products, has been shown to provide a rapid method of measurement when applied to a range of major and minor milk proteins. Nuclear magnetic resonance has also been sparingly applied but has significant future promise with the advent of new technologies in the field.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106518
Josane Cardim de Jesus , Rebeca Rodrigues Vieira Onelli , Peter Bitencourt Faria , Ana Beatriz Melli , Marcela Flávia Rodrigues Souza , Andrey Pereira Lage , Elaine Maria Seles Dorneles , Sibelli Passini Barbosa Ferrão
We aimed to develop chemometric sorting models to determine the geographical origin of artisanal Minas cheeses in Brazil. Cheeses were collected in the Araxá (11 samples) and Serra da Canastra (18 samples) regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil. These cheeses differ from each other in terms of flavour, texture and moisture content. The climate, topography and altitude of each region also influence the characteristics of the cheeses. The collected samples were analyzed using near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy. The spectroscopic data were preprocessed using Savitzky-Golay (SG), multiplicative scattering correction (MSC), and standard normal variates (SNVs). These data were used to construct principal component analysis (PCA), hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and soft independent modeling of class analogy (SIMCA) models. The PCA and HCA models for the MIR data exhibited less sample dispersion than the NIR data models, a finding that was corroborated by the HCA results. The SG + SNV pretreatment in the PLS-DA and SIMCA models resulted in an accuracy above 95 %, an F1-score ranging from 93 % to 100 %, and an error margin of between 0 % and 4.5 % for the MIR and NIR data. This indicates the models' excellent classification capability. These results indicate that chemometric models, regardless of the spectroscopic technique used, can effectively trace the geographical origin of artisanal Minas cheese in Brazil.
我们的目标是开发化学计量分类模型,以确定巴西手工米纳斯奶酪的地理来源。在巴西米纳斯吉拉斯州的arax(11个样本)和Serra da Canastra(18个样本)地区收集了奶酪。这些奶酪在风味、质地和水分含量方面各不相同。每个地区的气候、地形和海拔也会影响奶酪的特性。采用近红外光谱(NIR)和中红外光谱(MIR)对样品进行分析。采用Savitzky-Golay (SG)、乘法散射校正(MSC)和标准正态变量(snv)对光谱数据进行预处理。利用这些数据构建主成分分析(PCA)、层次聚类分析(HCA)、偏最小二乘判别分析(PLS-DA)和类类比软独立建模(SIMCA)模型。MIR数据的PCA和HCA模型比NIR数据模型显示出更少的样本分散,HCA结果证实了这一发现。在PLS-DA和SIMCA模型中,SG + SNV预处理的精度在95%以上,f1评分范围在93%到100%之间,MIR和NIR数据的误差范围在0%到4.5%之间。这表明该模型具有良好的分类能力。这些结果表明,无论使用何种光谱技术,化学计量模型都可以有效地追踪巴西手工米纳斯奶酪的地理来源。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106521
Yali Yuan, Bing Wang, Xiaodi Qu, Yunping Yao, Changmo Li
This study aimed to investigate the influence of different homogenization pressures (20, 30, and 40 MPa) on the structure, crystallization behavior, and oxidation stability of yak milk fat globules (MFGs). The results showed that homogenization at 40 MPa reduced the MFGs size to 0.909 μm and induced a transformation in crystal polymorphs from the β′ to the β form. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) confirmed that homogenization increased the initial crystallization temperature of yak milk. When the homogenization pressure exceeded 30 MPa, the formation rate of lipid oxidation products and protein carbonyl compounds was significantly slowed. Additionally, homogenization treatment and moderate oxidation could promote the exposure of sulfhydryl groups in proteins. This study demonstrated that homogenization at 40 MPa can effectively maintain the quality of high-fat yak milk by reducing MFGs size and enhancing the interfacial antioxidant properties of MFGs, thus providing theoretical support for optimizing dairy processing technology.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-13DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106517
Simiao Liu , Yaqi Tu , Yujie Pan , Meixi Liu , Jia Liu , Chunhua Wu , Xin Liu , Fazheng Ren , Xuemei Wang , Hao Zhang
2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL), a human milk oligosaccharide with prebiotic properties, has been incorporated into infant formula. α-Lactalbumin (α-LA), a key milk protein, may undergo the Maillard reaction with 2′-FL upon heating and extended storage. However, the impact of this reaction on the prebiotic activity of 2′-FL remains unclear. This study confirmed the formation of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) through the measurement of furosine and free 2′-FL levels. Mass spectrometry analysis identified that α-LA can conjugate with seven 2′-FL molecules, resulting in high-molecular-weight MRPs. In vitro assays revealed that α-LA-2′-FL complexes significantly reduced the growth and metabolism of Bifidobacterium, as evidenced by a 47 % decrease in Bifidobacterium density and a 62 % decrease in the production of short-chain fatty acids. These findings highlight for the first time the reduced prebiotic properties of 2′-FL upon interaction with α-LA, providing valuable insights for preserving the functional properties of infant formula during formulation and storage.
{"title":"Maillard reaction impairs the prebiotic properties of 2′-fucosyllactose after conjugation with α-lactalbumin","authors":"Simiao Liu , Yaqi Tu , Yujie Pan , Meixi Liu , Jia Liu , Chunhua Wu , Xin Liu , Fazheng Ren , Xuemei Wang , Hao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106517","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106517","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL), a human milk oligosaccharide with prebiotic properties, has been incorporated into infant formula. α-Lactalbumin (α-LA), a key milk protein, may undergo the Maillard reaction with 2′-FL upon heating and extended storage. However, the impact of this reaction on the prebiotic activity of 2′-FL remains unclear. This study confirmed the formation of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) through the measurement of furosine and free 2′-FL levels. Mass spectrometry analysis identified that α-LA can conjugate with seven 2′-FL molecules, resulting in high-molecular-weight MRPs. <em>In vitro</em> assays revealed that α-LA-2′-FL complexes significantly reduced the growth and metabolism of <em>Bifidobacterium</em>, as evidenced by a 47 % decrease in <em>Bifidobacterium</em> density and a 62 % decrease in the production of short-chain fatty acids. These findings highlight for the first time the reduced prebiotic properties of 2′-FL upon interaction with α-LA, providing valuable insights for preserving the functional properties of infant formula during formulation and storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13854,"journal":{"name":"International Dairy Journal","volume":"174 ","pages":"Article 106517"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-09DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106503
Xiàowěi Qí , Frans W.J. van der Berg , Kirsten Gade Malmos , Jacob Judas Kain Kirkensgaard , Serafim Bakalis
This study aims to evaluate the kinetics of lactose crystallization, as influenced by temperature (25–45 °C) and relative humidity (RH) (31–75 %), and to explore strategies for enhancing the storage stability of milk powder by controlling lactose properties. In a fat-filled milk powder, anhydrous β-lactose growth increased with both temperature and RH, whereas α-lactose monohydrate growth increased with RH but was inhibited by elevated temperature at 64 % RH and showed an initial increase followed by a decrease at 75 % RH. The lactose state diagram showed that RH had a greater influence on crystal growth than temperature. Powder preconditioned at 25 °C and 43 % RH, containing anhydrous β-lactose, showed greater resistance to elevated RH (from 43 % to 75 %) and temperature (from 25 °C to 40 °C) than powder with amorphous lactose. The findings suggest that tailoring lactose properties can enhance the storage stability of milk powder.
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Paneer is a popular dairy product and is widely consumed in India. Paneer is highly perishable due to its high moisture content. Drying is a standard method to preserve high-moisture food products. In this work, microwave energy is utilised to dry paneer and investigate its kinetics, colour change, and shrinkage at various power levels. In this study, microwave power levels were varied from 10 % to 50 % of the full rated power of 900 W. The Page, Peleg, Logarithmic, and Weibull models were used to study the kinetics of moisture removal. The Peleg model showed more accuracy compared to other models. During the drying process, it was observed that the shrinkage increased with both time and microwave power. Colour was measured in terms of L, a, and b values; and the whiteness index was subsequently calculated. Zero, first-order, and second-order kinetics models were used to investigate the colour degradation kinetics. The second-order kinetics model best described the colour change. Additionally, rehydration was carried out after drying. The rehydration ratio increases with the microwave power level during the drying of paneer. The rehydration ratio of the maximum dried paneer sample was approximately 1.3 at the 50 % power level.
{"title":"Effect of microwave power on drying behaviour, colour degradation, and rehydration of paneer","authors":"Mandita Amshi, Manisha Kumari, Akash Jyoti Saikia, Avinash Kumar, Ajay Kumar Swarnakar","doi":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106516","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106516","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Paneer is a popular dairy product and is widely consumed in India. Paneer is highly perishable due to its high moisture content. Drying is a standard method to preserve high-moisture food products. In this work, microwave energy is utilised to dry paneer and investigate its kinetics, colour change, and shrinkage at various power levels. In this study, microwave power levels were varied from 10 % to 50 % of the full rated power of 900 W. The Page, Peleg, Logarithmic, and Weibull models were used to study the kinetics of moisture removal. The Peleg model showed more accuracy compared to other models. During the drying process, it was observed that the shrinkage increased with both time and microwave power. Colour was measured in terms of L, a, and b values; and the whiteness index was subsequently calculated. Zero, first-order, and second-order kinetics models were used to investigate the colour degradation kinetics. The second-order kinetics model best described the colour change. Additionally, rehydration was carried out after drying. The rehydration ratio increases with the microwave power level during the drying of paneer. The rehydration ratio of the maximum dried paneer sample was approximately 1.3 at the 50 % power level.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13854,"journal":{"name":"International Dairy Journal","volume":"174 ","pages":"Article 106516"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145748590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}