Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Rheological Characteristics of Fermented Sour Cream (“Suero Costeño”) Produced in Colombia
“<i>Suero costeño</i>”, a type of sour cream, is a traditional dairy product made mainly in the Colombian Caribbean region. In this study, we aim to characterize the physicochemical, microbiological, and rheological properties of <i>suero costeño</i> produced in Córdoba, Colo...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/9/4598 |
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| Summary: | “<i>Suero costeño</i>”, a type of sour cream, is a traditional dairy product made mainly in the Colombian Caribbean region. In this study, we aim to characterize the physicochemical, microbiological, and rheological properties of <i>suero costeño</i> produced in Córdoba, Colombia. Samples of <i>suero costeño</i> were obtained from local producers, and physicochemical, microbiological, and rheologically (stationary tests) analyses were performed. A <i>suero costeño</i> was developed at a pilot scale and compared with that produced artisanally. The results showed great variability in the physicochemical characteristics of the <i>suero costeño</i> made by the different artisanal producers, with it being classified as either a full-fat sour cream or light sour cream, with values of protein (2–9%) and pH (3.5–5.8) similar to traditional dairy products from other countries. The <i>Suero costeño</i> samples showed an absence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. and high counts of molds and yeasts, coliforms, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, and coagulase-positive <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, which is associated with the quality of the raw milk used and poor hygiene practices in the manufacturing process. <i>Suero costeño</i> can be classified as a pseudoplastic fluid, with some presenting thixotropy (19–93%), which may cause changes in the internal structure. Due to the great variability in its physicochemical, microbiological, and rheological characteristics, it is necessary to standardize the production process by applying good manufacturing practices to improve the marketing of this Colombian culinary product. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-3417 |