Improvement of Caciotta-like cheese nutritional value by means of enrichment with blackcurrant () and Cornelian cherry ().

Introduction: In this study, we supplemented models of Caciotta-like cheese with blackcurrant () and Cornelian cherry (), as they have a high content of polyphenols, known as phytochemicals associated with health benefits. We evaluated the microbial composition, organoleptic aspects, total phenolic content, and chemical composition of model cheeses enriched with blackcurrant and Cornelian cherry.

Methods: Two different suppliers have been tested: a conventional and an organic one.