Tipperary-Operative Creamery Hard Grating Cheese - Halal

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Cheese
Ingredient Origin: Dairy Origin
Ingredients: Cheese
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Dairy Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher
Food Ingredients Features: Improved Texture
Key Characteristics: Firm, non-sticky body suitable for grating

High Flavor alternative to traditional Italian cheeses.

Baking to Enhance color and improve texture

Applications & Uses

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	5.35	-	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Energy	1367 (328)	kJ (kcal)	-
Fat Content	21.0	g	-
Saturates (Fats)	13.0	g	-
Carbohydrate Content	max. 0.2	g	-
Lactose Content (Carbohydrate)	max. 0.2	g	-
Protein Content	34.5	g	-
Salt Content	1.2	g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: GFSI Certified,
Halal,
ISO 50001,
Kosher
Compliance: PRODUCT DECLARATION:

Halal

Kosher

FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS

Certified to GFSI Global Standards
Quality Assurance: Tipperary Co-op is committed to supplying its customers with milk products which are manufactured to the highest food safety and quality standards. Tipperary Co-op products meet all applicable EU legislation and our supplying manufacturing sites are accredited to the highest standards. A certificate of analysis is available on request and typically includes the key compositional, physical and microbiological parameters outlined in the product specification.
Sustainability: Our way matters, our sustainability framework contains three pillars, 1) Our way of farming, 2) Our way of operating and 3) our way of supporting. Each pillar sets out positive initiatives that benefit our environment, our business and our community.

Currently, Tipperary Cooperative is a member of the Bord Bia Origin Green scheme with the goal of sustainable food production and has ISO50001 accreditation, Energy Management. Tipperary Cooperative is committed to sourcing all milk from dairy farmers who are members of a Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme, whereby an independent audit takes place covering areas such as animal health and welfare, hygiene, land management, biosecurity and greenhouse gas emissions.

Safety & Health

Suggested Labelling: Allergens: Contains Milk and Dairy products (As milk is the main ingredient, cheese will contain milk solids including trace presence of lactose).

Suitable for vegetarians.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging: All blocks are packed as per customer requirements

Sizing Options:

(A) Dimensions: Length 60 cm; Width 58 cm; Height 20 cm.

Tolerance of +/- 2cm on each dimension

Target block weight: 60kg

Minimum block weight: 55kg

Maximum block weight: 63kg

(B) Dimensions: Length 60cm Width 29cm Height 20cm

Tolerance of +/- 3cm on each dimension

Target block weight 30kg

Maximum block Weight: 31.5kg

Minimum block Weight: 27.5kg

(C) Dimensions: Length 28.5cm Width 14.5cm Height 20cm

Target block weight: 5kg

Minimum block weight: 3.50kg

Maximum block weight: 5.22kg

(D) Dimensions: Length 28.5cm Width 14.5cm Height 10cm

Tolerance of +/- 5mm on each dimension

Target block Weight: 2.5kg

Minimum Block Weight: 1.50kg

Maximum Block Weight: 2.65kg

Each block is securely vacuum packed in suitable food grade packaging depending on customer requirements.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 6 months from date of manufacturing.
Storage: Target temperature at time of despatch ex Tipperary not greater than 8ºC.