Processing of dairy products utilizing high pressure

Abstract

Current knowledge of the main changes induced in milk (including goat, ewe, and buffalo milks) and milk products when treated by high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) is presented. The effects of HHP on casein micelles, whey proteins, lipids, indigenous enzymes, mineral equilibrium, and microorganisms are described. The significance of these effects on the technological properties of milk, particularly in cheese- and yogurt-making applications, and functional properties is also discussed.