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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 7 - Agriculture |
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Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
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Chapter I - Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture |
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SubChapter C - Regulations and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act |
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Part 58 - Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Products 1 |
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Subpart I - United States Standards for Grades of Monterey (Monterey Jack) Cheese |
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U.S. Grades |
§ 58.2468 - Basis for determination of U.S. grade.
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(a) The cheese shall be graded no sooner than 10 days of age.
(b) The rating of each quality factor shall be established on the basis of characteristics present in any vat of cheese.
(c) The U.S. grades of monterey (monterey jack) cheese are determined on the basis of rating the following quality factors:
(1) Flavor.
(2) Body and Texture.
(3) Color.
(4) Finish and Appearance.
(d) The final U.S. grade shall be determined on the basis of the lowest rating of any one of the quality factors.