This invention provides a coconut
protein-based fermented cheese containing kumquat seed oil and its preparation method. The steps include: (1) matrix preparation: mixing coconut milk and coconut
powder to obtain a
mixed matrix; (2) adding kumquat seed oil nanoemulsion to the
mixed matrix and stirring evenly; (3) adding
lactic acid bacteria starter and CaCl2, fermenting at a constant temperature of 38-42℃,
monitoring pH changes, and when the pH drops to 5.5-5.8, adding
rennet, continuing to stand at a constant temperature for 40-60 min until
curdling is complete, removing whey, and obtaining solids, which is the coconut
protein-based fermented cheese containing kumquat seed oil. This invention uses coconut as the sole
protein source, completely eliminating the beany taste problem of traditional
plant-based cheese. The fat in coconut
powder generates characteristic
coconut flavor substances through
lactone reaction during
fermentation and maturation, while the trace terpenes in kumquat seed oil produce a synergistic
aroma-enhancing effect with coconut lactones, further enriching the
flavor layers of the product.