Dry powdered cheese compositions and process of making
2001
Derian, R.A.
The present invention provides a dry powdered cheese composition which may be reconstituted with water to provide a cheese product which has the appearance, flavor, texture, meltability, mouth feel and bite of natural cheese comprising: (a) one or more dehydrated cheese powders; (b) a cold-water swelling starch; (3) a calcium-containing agent; (d) one or more salts; (e) one or more flavoring agents; and (f) vegetable oil. The composition has a moisture level which is less than about 3.5 percent, remains microbiologically stable, has a shelf life of at least 7 months and requires no refrigeration prior to reconstitution with water. The present invention also provides a cheese product produced from this cheese composition.
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