Product Name | Gouda Cheese |
Chemical Analysis |
Fat in Dry Matter: Min. 48.0 % Fat: Min. 27.4 % Salt: 1.0 - 1.8 % Moisture: Max. 43.0 % pH: 5.2 - 5.6 |
Microbiological Analysist |
Coliforms: <100 per gram E. Coli: <10 per gram Yeast: <50 per gram Mould: <50 per gram Staphylococcus: Negative per 0.1 gram Listeria Monocytogenes: Negative per 25 grams Salmonella: Negative per 25 grams |
Nutritional Information |
Energy: 363 kcal per 100 grams Protein: 26 grams per 100 grams Carbohydrate: Trace Cholesterol: 100 mg per 100 grams Saturated Fat: 19 g per 100 grams Unsaturated Fat: 10 g per 100 grams |
Physical Test |
Appearance: Yellowish / straw coloured. Uniform, without mottling or cold curd apparent Texture: firm with a semi hard consistency and a smooth texture |
Packaging |
Available in 20 kg block and a 13 kg wheel Available in grated (100 g - 5 kg packs) and sliced format |
Storage | Product should be stored under chilled, dry conditions |
Shelf Life | Typical 3 - 6 months for cheese blocks / wheels and 40 - 70 days for grated sliced cheese when stored under appropriate chilled conditions |
Fat in Dry Matter: Min. 48.0 %
Fat: Min. 27.4 %
Salt: 1.0 - 1.8 %
Moisture: Max. 43.0 %
pH: 5.2 - 5.6