CHEDDAR CHEESE
 
 
General Description   A semi hard, cured, rindless cheese designed for use in processed cheese applications and as a dairy ingredient. GN Code: 0406.90.21
 
 
Physical Specifications
 
Colour    Uniform light yellow Flavour Depending on the age of the cheese from a mild flavour in young product to a stronger distinctive Cheddar flavour in more mature product. Free from Chemical and bitter flavour Foreign Matter Free of all foreign matter
 
 
Chemical Specifications:
 
Moisture (g/100g)  max 37% Fat (g/100g)   33 - 39%  Salt (g/100g)   1.4 - 2.1% pH    5.0 - 5.40 Fat in dry matter  min 50%
 
Microbiological Specifications:
 
Coliforms    <10 cfu/g E. Coli     <1 cfu/g Listeria    Absent Salmonella    Absent Coag Positive Staphylococci  Absent Moulds    <10 cfu/g Yeasts     <50 cfu/g
 
 
To be stored in a cool, dry place at a temperature of 4 – 6 º C