- A. The processes used in the production of Grade A whey for condensing and concentrating shall be performed in cheese manufacturing plants that are in substantial compliance with the sanitation requirements for Grade A dairy plants contained in this Part.
B. Grade A whey for condensing and concentrating shall conform to the following temperature and chemical standards:
- 1. temperaturemaintained at a temperature of 7C (45F) or less, or 63C (145F) or greater, except for acid-type whey with a titratable acidity of 0.40 percent or above, or a pH of 4.6 or below.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7) (15)(17) and R.S. 40:922.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2707 (September 2011).