Abstract:BACKGROUND
Aspergillus sp. has been used in traditional Japanese fermented foods. Protease‐containing culture products of A. oryzae have been applied as the adjunct enzyme source to enrich the flavor in ripened cheese. Although proteolysis was stimulated, the increase of free fatty acids (FFA) was recognized in some products. Since an excess amount of FFA accumulation can cause rancidity in cheese products, the assessment of lipase activity was considered to be essential for the cheese adjunct preparation.
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