SPECIFICATION

McCADAM WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE

DESCRIPTION:

McCadam Cheddar Cheese conforms with the current definition and standards of identity for cheddar cheese under Federal Food and Drug Regulations CFR21 ¤133.113 and all its amendments.

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes.

ALLERGENS:

Milk

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • 1. Flavor: characteristic cheddar cheese flavor showing moderate to welldeveloped degrees of flavor and sharpness.
  • 2. Texture: Smooth and firm
  • 3. Color: creamy white

CHEMICAL:

  • 1. Moisture – 36.0-39.0%
  • 2. Butterfat ->50.0% FDB
  • 3. pH – 5.0-5.3
  • 4. Salt – 1.8 + 0.2%

MICROBIOLOGICAL:

  • 1. Coliform – <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:

360 days from date packaged