the fat globules to the particle size distribution. After 11 weeks storage, larger particles between 8 and 10 m could be observed. In the following week, the population of the larger particles increased while the casein micelle/fat globule distribution became narrower and contributed to a relatively smaller amount of the particles. The
large particles were most likely gel fragments. Due to the stirring during the measurement, the gel particles broke down to smaller fragments resulting in a relatively narrow size distribution. The
broadening of the distribution towards higher sizes after 14 weeks reflects the increased firmness of the gel.