SPECIFICATION
CABOT HABANERO PEPPER CHEDDAR CHEESE
DESCRIPTION:
Cabot Habanero Pepper Cheddar Cheese conforms with the current definition and standards of identity for cheddar cheese under Federal Food and Drug Regulations CFR 21 ¤133.113 and all its amendments except that habaneros, jalapenos, and taco seasoning have been added.
INGREDIENTS:
Pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, jalapeno peppers, salt, taco seasoning (salt, chili pepper, spices, garlic, onion, citric acid, paprika, natural flavors), habaneros, enzymes.
ALLERGENS:
Milk
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1. Color: light yellow & orange marbled appearance with visible red, green, and orange pepper pieces.
- 2. Texture: smooth & firm, with pepper pieces throughout.
- 3. Flavor: characteristic cheddar flavor with a strong hot pepper flavor.
- 4. Age: Less than 6 months or to meet flavor profile.
CHEMICAL:
- 1. Moisture – 36.0-39.0%
- 2. Butterfat – ≥50.0% FDB
- 3. pH – 5.0 – 5.35
- 4. Salt – 1.5-1.9%
MICROBIOLOGICAL:
- 1. Coliform – <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.


