SPECIFICATION

McCADAM YELLOW CHEDDAR CHEESE

DESCRIPTION:

McCadam Cheddar Yellow 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.

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto(if colored).

ALLERGENS:

Milk

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Flavor: characteristic cheddar cheese flavor showing moderate to well developed degrees of flavor and sharpness.
2. Texture: Smooth and firm
3. Color: Orange

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