ABSTRAK : Milk contains various kinds of nutrients that are good for human health
and also as a good medium for the growth of bacteria that helps the human digestive
process. Kefir is a fermented milk that has the ability of probiotics. Storage of kefir at
low temperatures can slow microbial activity in the kefir grains. The activity of
microbial metabolism during storage still continues and will affect the characteristics of
kefir which will also affect the level of acceptance. This study aims to determine the
organoleptic quality of kefir milk during storage both at room temperature or low
temperature and the use of different milk ingredients. The results showed the storage
temperature, storage time and interaction affect the aroma, taste, and texture of the
kefir produced. While the type of milk used will affect the color, taste and texture of
kefir.
Key words : Kefir, fermented milk, organoleptic quality, temperature and storage time.
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Perlakuan
Warna Aroma Rasa Tekstur
Kefir setelah Putih susu Aroma tape, Asam, Sedikit kental
inkubasi 2x24 jam alcoholic
suhu 30oC (A)
Kefir (A) setelah Putih susu Aroma tape, Asam, dan cair
disimpan di alcoholic (lebih sedikit pahit
refrigerator 2 hari kuat)
memiliki rasa yang hambar. Dari segi Jay, J.M., 1992. Modern Food
tekstur, kefir yang dibuat dari 100% Microbiology. Chapman and Hall,
New York
susu cair UHT memiliki tekstur yang .
Oberman, H. 1985. Fermented Milk. In:
sedikit kental, sedangkan perlakuan
Microbiology of Fermented Food.
lainnya memiliki tekstur yang cair. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers
Ltd., London.