SPECIFICATION
McCADAM HORSERADISH FLAVORED PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE
DESCRIPTION:
McCadam Horseradish Flavored Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese conforms with the current definition and standards of identity for pasteurized process cheese under Federal Food and Drug Regulations CFR 21 ¤133.169and all its amendments.
INGREDIENTS:
Aged cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), sodium citrate (an emulsifier), salt, natural horseradish flavor (with other natural flavors).
ALLERGENS:
Milk
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1. Color: light uniform yellow color.
- 2. Texture: medium firm and smooth body. Occasional small round openings.
- 3. Flavor: characteristic sharp cheddar flavor with a pronounced horseradish flavor.
CHEMICAL:
- 1. Moisture – <43.0%
- 2. Butterfat ->50.0% FDB
- 3. pH – 5.3-5.6
- 4. Salt – 2.0-2.5%
MICROBIOLOGICAL:
- 1. Coliforms – <10/gram
- 2. Yeast & Mold – <100/gram
- 3. No pathogenic bacteria
SHIPPING AND STORAGE:
Product shall be shipped and stored at 35-45°F.
SHELF LIFE:
270 days from date packaged


