The acceptance test was carried out with 60 consumers (aged
21e50 years), preselected according to interest and habits of cheese consumption. Consumer evaluation was performed according to a hedonic scale ranging from 1 (dislike very much) and 9 (like very much) for aspect, odor, texture, taste and overall appreciation.
The testing sessions (trained panel and consumer testing) were conducted in individuals booths under conditions in accordance with ISO 8589 (facilities) and ISO11037 (lighting). Each assessor was served of 20 g of each cheese sample placed on small white plates coded with three-digit random numbers served immediately after being taken out of refrigerated storage. Assessors were asked to use low-salt crackers and water to clean their palates between the assessed samples. Data acquisition was achieved by informatics system Fizz.