SPECIFICATION
CABOT PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE LOAVES (White or Yellow)
DESCRIPTION:
Cabot American Pasteurized Process Cheese conforms with the current definition and standards of identity for Pasteurized Process cheese under Federal Food and Drug Regulations CFR 21 ¤133.169 and all its amendments.
INGREDIENTS:
American Cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), water, dry cream, milkfat, sodium phosphates, salt, sorbic acid (preservative), annatto and oleoresin paprika color (if colored).
ALLERGENS:
Milk.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1.Color: creamy white (white), orange (yellow)
- 2. Texture: Creamy
- 3. Flavor: Mild cheddar flavor.
CHEMICAL:
- 1. Moisture – 40.0%
- 2. Butterfat -≥50.0% FDB
- 3. pH – 5.5-5.9
- 4. Salt – 1.3-2.0%
MICROBIOLOGICAL:
- 1. Coliforms – <10/gram
- 2. Yeast & Mold – <100/gram
- No pathogenic bacteria
SHIPPING AND STORAGE:
Product shall be shipped and stored at 35-45°F.
SHELF LIFE:
270 days from date packaged.


