CODEX STAN 208-1999 Standard for Cheeses in Brine (Group Standard)
1. SCOPE
This Standard applies to Cheeses in Brine, intended for direct consumption or further processing, in conformity with the description in Section 2 of this Standard. Subject to the provisions of this Group Standard, Codex standards for individual varieties of Cheeses in Brine may contain provisions which are more specific than those in this Standard.
2. DESCRIPTION
Cheeses in Brine are semi-hard to soft ripened cheeses in conformity with the General Standard for Cheese (CODEX STAN 283-1978). The body has a white to yellowish colour and a compact texture suitable for slicing, with none to few mechanical openings.
The cheeses have no actual rind and have been ripened and preserved in brine until delivered to, or prepacked for, the consumer. Certain individual Cheeses in Brine contain specific herbs and spices as part of their identity.
