PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET
 
 
 
GOUDA CHEESE 
 
 
EU Classification   A semi-hard, rindless, cheese with a firm smooth body.      Flavour depending on maturity.  GN Code: 0406.90.78
 
Packaging     15 kg. Blocs with foil, vacuum-wrapped
 
 
Physical Specifications
 
Colour     Uniform cream Flavour     Mild to distinctive Cheddar Texture    Firm, Smooth
 
 
Chemical Specifications
 
Protein (N x 6,38) (g/100g)  23 % Moisture (g/100g)   40,8 % (+ or – 1,5 %) Fat (g/100g)    30,5 % approx. Total Carbohydrate (g/100g)  0,1 Salt in dry matter   3,7 % Fat in dry matter   51,4 % approx. PH (72 hours)    5,27 
 
 
Microbiological Specifications:
 
Lactogenic germs   2.000.000 cfu/g  Salmonella    absent in 25 gr. Yeast/moulds    max. 10 cfu/g 
 
     To be stored in a cool, dry place at a temperature of 4 – 6 º C