SPECIFICATION
CABOT MONTEREY JACK CHEESE
DESCRIPTION:
Cabot Monterey Jack Cheese conforms with the current definition and standards of identity for Monterey Jack Cheese under Federal Food and Drug Regulations CFR 21 ¤133.153 and all its amendments.
INGREDIENTS:
Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes.
ALLERGENS:
Milk
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Color: Creamy White
- Texture: Medium Firm to slightly soft body
- Flavor: Mild to mellow
- Age: Less than 3 months or to meet flavor profile
CHEMICAL:
- 1. Moisture – 40-44%
- 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:
150 days from date packaged.


