Physical & Chemical Specifications:
Moisture (%, total) : 39.0
Fat : 34.0
Fat Dry Basis :50.0
PH (as is, 21C) : 5.40
salt (%, total) : 2.00
Microbiological Specifications:
Coliform/gram : 100
Yeast/gram : 100
Mold/gram : 100
E. coli : <10
Coag positive Staph/gram : <10
Listeria/25 gram : Negative
Salmonella/375 g : Negative
Sensory:
Characteristic Standard
Appearance/Color Smooth, uniform, yellow-orange, NCI color 7-9
Flavor and Odor Mild acid, free from off flavors and flavors
Body & Texture Close or medium-close knit, firm, compact, rindles
Packaging:
Vacuum packed in polyethylene liners and cased in corrugated containers. Liners are to be heat-sealed and corrugated containers are to be taped or glued, no metal closures.
Weight:
Net weight approximately 40.0 lbs per case. Exact net weight identified on case in Kilograms