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Sequentially arrange the steps in manufacture of Roquefort cheese
A. Inoculation of {Penicillium roqueforti

B. Addition of Lactic acid producing starter culture
C. Hopped and pressed
D. Formation of firm curd and cutting of curd
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:}

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For most cheese making, the order is: 1. Add Cultures (acidify), 2. Add Rennet (coagulate), 3. Cut Curd (expel whey), 4. Press/Shape, 5. Ripen/Age. Special ingredients like mold for blue cheese are added before pressing.
Updated On: Feb 18, 2026
  • B, C, A, D
  • B, D, A, C
  • A, D, C, B
  • C, B, D, A
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Identify the core stages of cheesemaking. Cheesemaking involves acidifying milk, coagulating it, separating curds and whey, and ripening the cheese.
Step 2: Arrange the listed steps into the correct sequence for Roquefort production.

B. Lactic Acid Starter Culture Addition: Bacteria are introduced to the milk to initiate fermentation and acid development.
D. Curd Formation and Cutting: Following acidification (and rennet addition), the milk sets into a curd, which is then cut to promote whey drainage.
A. Penicillium roqueforti Inoculation: For Roquefort, the mold spores are introduced into the milk or mixed into the curd before pressing, occurring post-curd formation.
C. Hooping and Pressing: The curd is transferred to molds (hoops) to define the cheese's shape, and pressing removes additional whey. \end{itemize}The correct order is B \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) A \(\rightarrow\) C, corresponding to option (2).
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