Cheese

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