Effects of Incorporation of Essential Oils in the Jersey Cow Diet on the Quality of Produced Dairy Products (Milk, Cream, and Colonial Cheese)

Essential oil blends (EOBs) have been increasingly studied for their multifunctional benefits in animal nutrition and food science. This study evaluates the impact of an EOB composed of eucalyptus and peppermint oil on the physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics of dairy products—milk, cream, and colonial cheese. Forty lactating cows were assigned to two groups: control and EOB addition (3.6 mL/cow/day) on the diet. Sensory analysis showed that the addition of EOB does...