| ≥1 piece |
Gouda has a characteristic yellow interior dotted with a few tiny holes. It has a mild, nutlike flavor that is very similar to Edam, but its texture is slightly creamier. Gouda can be made from whole or part-skim cow’s milk.
Physical & Chemical Specifications:
|
Characteristic |
Minimum |
Target |
Maximum |
|
Moisture (%, total) |
----- |
----- |
45.0 |
|
Dry Matter |
55.0 |
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----- |
|
Fat in Dry Matter |
45.0 |
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----- |
|
Fat |
22.5 |
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----- |
|
PH |
5.1 |
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5.3 |
Microbiological Specifications:
|
Characteristic |
Minimum |
Target |
Maximum |
|
Enterobacteriaceae |
0 |
------- |
<100/g |
|
yeast & Moulds |
0 |
------- |
<100/g |
|
E. coli |
0 |
------- |
<10/g |
|
Coag. positive Staphylococcen |
0 |
------- |
<10/g |
|
Listeria Monocytogenes |
------- |
------- |
Absent in 25g |
|
Salmonella |
------- |
------- |
Absent in 25g |