Research Article

Influence of Machine Parameters and Coagulant on the Textural Properties of Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Table 10

Multiple response prediction against optimized textural profile of paneer.

VariablesPredicted valueExperimental valueRelative error (%)
Cow milkBuffalo milkFull cream milkCow milkBuffalo milkFull cream milkCow milkBuffalo milkFull cream milk

Temperature (°C)72.270.087.97270880.280.11
Pressure (MPa)0.30.30.30.30.30.3
CoagulantVinegarVinegarCitric acidVinegarVinegarCitric acid

Responses
 Hardness (N)107.57118.9898.77109.21126.40105.841.536.247.16
 Adhesiveness (g·s)−42.849−40.340−39.499−40.013−41.892−40.5176.623.852.58
 Springiness0.68150.63500.58280.69800.62310.60732.421.874.20
 Cohesiveness0.47600.43250.46920.45120.44780.47985.213.542.26
 Gumminess5350490449225274513047551.424.613.39
 Chewiness3696310529033507329431415.116.098.20