Description
Grade, sort, and classify cheeses by flavor, aroma, texture, color, weight, and condition to determine maturity, quality, and appropriate processing.
- • Grade and sort cheeses by flavor, aroma, texture, color, openness, rind development, and overall quality to guide aging, cutting, or packaging.
- • Trim or reject defective or contaminated wheels, and route acceptable cheeses to the proper line or aging room.
- • Core-sample and weigh wheels or blocks; assess moisture, salt, and pH when required.
- • Segregate cheeses by grade, style, and maturity, and apply stamps, labels, or tags to racks, bins, or containers.
- • Record grades, lot and batch IDs, sample results, and disposition on logs and shipping or receiving documents.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
