Cheese Shredded Blend

2026-11-03

4 . 11 . 1 Only “ natural or pasteurized process cheese ” will be accepted and shall comply with all applicable Federal regulations including the U . S . Food and Drug Administration ’ s regulations contained in 21 CFR Part 133 . 4 . 11 . 2 Goods must melt at a minimum heat of 150 degrees Fahrenheit . 4 . 11 . 3 Good ( s ) must be gluten - free ; good ( s ) containing wheat - based ingredients will not be accepted 4 . 11 . 4 Goods cannot contain gelatin of animal origin , or any other meat by - products . 4 . 11 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS : CHEESE , SHREDDED BLENDED 4 . 11 . 1 Goods types must be uniformly blended , relatively free flowing and free from beads of moisture or slime . 4 . 11 . 2 Imitation , reduced fat or fat free Goods will NOT be accepted . 4 . 11 . 3 Goods MUST be shredded . 4 . 11 . 4 Good MUST be a minimum of two cheese and mozzarella must be one of them . There must a minimum of 40 % mozzarella in the blend 4 . 11 . 5 ODOC will accept any flavor cheese ( American , Swiss , Jack , mozzarella , etc ). 4 . 11 . 6 ODOC will not accept Pepper Jack as part of the mix . 4 . 11 . 7 Sodium content not to exceed 350 mg per 1 ounce - weight .

Oregon

2026-05-11