How to preserve a cheese product

[Vincent A. Oates]

I have a recipe for a cheese ball that I would like to take to market. Where should I start to determine the shelf life and if additives are needed to increase shelf life?

[IMKENOBI]

Hi,

You may want to check the Miscellaneous Resources section at www.spoecialtyfoodresource.com for a listing of firms that provide nutritional analysis.

Cheers,

Steve

[IMKENOBI]

Vincent,

Here is a reply I received from a vendor that may be of interest: Yes, this is what we offer through our Shelf Life Evalution service. We will advise on current shelf life and let the client know what formula changes (including preservatives) and/or processing or packaging changes they can make to achieve their shelf life goals.

The cost is $550 per product and turnaround time for Standard service is 3 to 4 weeks.

Please let me know if you have further questions.

Sincerely,

Christine Barnes
Client Services Manager
Food Consulting Company
Nutrition. Labeling. Regulatory
www.foodlabels.com

[Kathrine Gregory]

You should contact the
North East Center for Food Entrepreneurship
www.nysaes.cornell.edu/necfe
They will be able to help you with either reformating the recipe or possibly changing the packaging which would keep the precipe but increase the shelf life.
Good Luck
Kathrine