SPECIFICATION
CABOT VERMONT FRESH COTTAGE CHEESE WITH Vitamin D3
DESCRIPTION:
Cabot Cottage Cheese conforms to the current definition and standards of identity for cottage cheese under Federal Food and Drug Regulations CFR 21 ¤133.128 and its amendments. Vitamin D3 has been added for added nutritional value.
INGREDIENTS:
Cultured pasteurized skim milk, milk, cream, salt, grade A whey, grade A lactose, guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, citric acid, lactic acid, phosphoric acid, natural flavoring, cultured grade A skim milk, Vitamin D3, enzymes.
ALLERGENS:
Milk
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
This product shall contain curds of uniform size. A uniform layer of cream will surround the curd particles with a minimum amount of free cream present. Any excess cream will be of thick consistency. The product will be white to light cream in color, and will have a mildly acidic, pleasant flavor.
CHEMICAL:
- 1. Butterfat – 4.0% minimum
- 2. Moisture – <80.0%
- 3. pH – 5.0 + 0.1
MICROBIOLOGICAL:
- 1. Coliforms: <10/gram
- 2. Yeast/Mold: <100/gram
PACKAGING:
Product will be packaged in tamper evident, clean, food grade containers.
COOLING:
Product will be placed in a 34-40°F cooler with adequate air circulation to cool quickly to 40°F.
SHIPPING AND STORAGE:
Product will be stored and shipped at 34-40°F.
SHELF LIFE:
This product has a shelf life of 50 days from date of manufacture. The pull date is stamped on the bottom or on the lid of each container.
KOSHER:
Product is OU-D kosher.


