Consumer Liking and Value Perception of Mountain Cheese from Different Pasture Periods: Evidence for Mountain Systems Supporting Policies

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2022-06-17 DOI:10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00066.1

Margherita Grandini, M. Medici, Maurizio Canavari, Elisa Palmioli, F. Mercati, A. Catorci, P. Scocco

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Abstract

Every year, mountain pastures show a progressive impoverishment of forage. The loss in grassland feed value restricts the production period of local Pecorino cheeses, which strongly depend on the vegetative cycle of the pasture linked to climatic conditions. The Monte Fietone mountain area (Macerata, Italy) has emblematic pasture flora during spring and early summer. This unique environment is normally used for rearing sheep, allowing regular production of local Pecorino cheeses from their milk, which is rich in vitamins and intrinsic floral aromas. Biologists and agronomists are giving increasing importance to these mountain food products. We conducted sensorial tests and experimental auctions to investigate recognition of the quality of this rare artisanal product. The results indicate considerable potential for economic differentiation. Accordingly, we recommend useful and applicable marketing and policy actions to support the sustainability of mountain grazing systems.

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不同牧场时期消费者对山奶酪的喜爱和价值感知：山地制度支持政策的证据

每年，山区牧场的牧草都会逐渐贫瘠。草原饲料价值的损失限制了当地Pecorino奶酪的生产周期，而当地Pecorno奶酪的生产期在很大程度上取决于与气候条件相关的牧场营养循环。Monte Fietone山区（意大利马切拉塔）在春季和初夏拥有象征性的牧场植物群。这种独特的环境通常用于饲养绵羊，可以定期用牛奶生产当地的佩科里诺奶酪，牛奶富含维生素和固有的花香。生物学家和农学家越来越重视这些山区食品。我们进行了感官测试和实验拍卖，以调查人们对这种罕见手工产品质量的认可。结果表明，经济分化的潜力相当大。因此，我们建议采取有用和适用的营销和政策行动，以支持山区放牧系统的可持续性。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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