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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Heating fermented whey to 85–90 °C for 15–20 min denatures whey proteins, causing them to coagulate into a firm curd that traps fat droplets.
Origin: Italian (Traditional cheese-making) — Southern Italy (e.g., Campania, Lazio)
See full technique reference →The heat induces partial unfolding of β‑lactoglobulin and α‑lactalbumin, exposing hydrophobic patches that aggregate into a protein network. This network entraps fat globules and residual water, creating the characteristic creamy texture of ricotta while inactivating residual enzymes and reducing lactose content through lactase activity.
Primary Reaction
Denaturation and aggregation of whey proteins
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