Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, on June 25-27, a practical training on the preparation of hard and semi-hard cheeses was held at the Vanadzor branch of the ANAU for representatives of partner colleges and private companies.
The participants of the training performed various laboratory tests for raw milk.
Gayane Hakobyan, cheese technologist and lecturer at the Vanadzor branch of ANAU, presented the history of creation of hard cheeses, methods of production and experience-based innovative solutions.
The participants made Gouda cheese in laboratory conditions through a chain process: from milk intake to cheese salting and ripening.
The training was carried out jointly with the Union of Cheesemakers of Armenia.