Sensory Evaluation
Cheddar cheese samples was evaluated for sensory characteristics (odor, flavor, texture, mouthfeel, and overall acceptability) after 180 d of ripening on a hedonic rating scale (0–9) by a panel of 10 assessors drawn from faculty members and postgraduate students, as described by Awad et al. (2004). The samples awarded scores less than 5 were considered as of low quality.