Product Description
Club Cheddar Cheese is a yellow-orange product with a sharp flavor. There is a slightly firm body and slightly open texture. It is to comply with the applicable portions of 21 CFR 133.123. This product is to be frozen.
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese aged over 4 months (milk, culture, salt, and enzymes) water, salt, and annato
Quality Standards
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Analytical
Fat 50.0%
Moisture <39.0%
pH 4.2 - 5.2
Acid Degree Value
5.2 ± 0.15
Salt 2.7% ± 0.2%
Physical Attributes
Color Yellow-Orange
Flavor & Aroma Mildly sharp flavor
Temp upon receipt <40°F will be rejected if above 48°F
Age upon receipt 180 days maximum





Microbiological Standards
Coliform <1000/ g
E Coli Negative
Salmonella Negative
Yeast & Molds <100/g
Packaging
Poly-Lined corrugated carton; 42 lbs. net (50 lbs. maximum)
 
Storage
Storage Temperature Frozen
 
Additional Information
Shelf Life:  Frozen; 1 year refrigerated; 90 days