and hot water (80 C) was added for the cooking
stage up to 42 C at a rate of 1 C/3 min. Then, the whey was
partially drained, and 1% cell concentrate of L. acidophilus was
added. The remaining whey was drained, the curd was distributed
into 0.5 kg rectangular plastic molds and pressed (30 psi/30 min;
50 psi/90 min) at room temperature using a vertical pneumatic
press. After pressing was completed, the cheeses remained for a
period of 5 h at room temperature for fermentation.