 |
Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
 |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
|
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
|
Chapter I - Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture |
|
SubChapter C - Regulations and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act |
|
Part 58 - Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Products 1 |
|
Subpart B - General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service |
|
Operations and Operating Procedures |
§ 58.641 - Hardening and storage.
Latest version.
-
§ 58.641 Hardening and storage.
Immediately after the semifrozen product is placed in its intended container it shall be placed in a hardening tunnel or hardening room to continue the freezing process. Rapid freezing to 0° to −15 °F is desirable to produce a good textured product.