Cheese Grading

This one day course will focus specifically on Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Swiss grading in accordance with USDA standards. USDA experts will discuss the USDA standards for grade, cheese defects as well as hands-on exercises with defective cheeses.

Overview

This one day course will focus specifically on Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Swiss grading in accordance with USDA standards. USDA experts will discuss the USDA standards for grade, cheese defects as well as hands-on exercises with defective cheeses. This is an opportunity to compare and calibrate your skills with actual federal graders. It is designed for people who currently grade or would like to learn how to grade cheese.

Agenda

Basic Principles of Sensory
USDA standards for grades
Grading process vs. judging
Common cheese defects
USDA grading of cheddar cheese
USDA grading of mozzarella
USDA grading of Swiss cheese

Fees

Flat Fee: $500
Limited to the first 30 participants

Course Dates

in-person, Cornell University or via Zoom
- March 22, 2023

Registration

Learn more about Dairy Foods Extension

Course Contact

Louise Felker
Program Coordinator
607-255-7098
lmf226 [at] cornell.edu (lmf226[at]cornell[dot]edu)