The values of traditional dairy products produced in the Eastern Anatolia region and their health benefits


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Terzioğlu M. E., Bakırcı İ.

4th International Anatolian Agriculture, Food, Environment and Biology Congress, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, 20 - 22 Nisan 2019, ss.744-748

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Afyonkarahisar
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.744-748
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aims to reveal some traditional dairy products produced in the Eastern Anatolia Region and their health benefits. Traditional dairy products in Eastern Anatolia have an important place for our country. In addition, traditional methods of production, using conventional raw materials and components, the production in this region have gained specific features and are distinguished from similar items by their unique composition. The climatic conditions, topography and lifestyle of the community also affect the characteristics such as shape, size and texture of the products. In this context, it is possible to summarize some of the traditional dairy products produced in Eastern Anatolia Region as follows; Erzincan Tulum Cheese, Civil Cheese, Herb Cheese, Pestigen Cheese. We tried to present the methods of production, physical, chemical and microbiological properties of Erzincan Tulum Cheese, Civil Cheese, Herb Cheese, Pestigen Cheese and reveal their effects on traditional nutrition.