The Bearded Butchers High Temperature Cheddar Cheese is a one-pound package of diced cheese developed for home meat processing and recipes that expose cheese to elevated cooking or smoking temperatures. Unlike ordinary cheddar that can liquefy and escape from a sausage casing, this lower-moisture cheese is formulated to retain its shape and soft texture at temperatures up to 400degF. It is a practical addition to homemade bratwurst, summer sausage, snack sticks, hot dogs and burgers, where the small pieces can be distributed throughout the ground meat mixture before cooking. For consistent results, use one pound of cheese for every ten pounds of meat, which equals a cheese-to-meat ratio of approximately ten percent by weight. Add the diced cheese after the final grind and before the meat is stuffed into casings or formed into patties. The package can also be used for casseroles, stuffed vegetables and appetizers when distinct pieces of cheddar are preferred instead of fully melted cheese. This product is packaged for shelf-stable storage before opening, making it convenient to keep with sausage-making seasonings, casings and other food-processing supplies. Store the unopened package at a recommended temperature between 35degF and 72degF for up to 12 months, then refrigerate any unused cheese after the package has been opened. The ingredient formulation includes cultured pasteurized milk, water, salt, sodium phosphate, natural flavoring, enzymes, preservatives and anti-caking ingredients. It contains milk and should not be used by anyone who must avoid milk allergens. Made in the USA, this one-pound configuration is appropriately sized for processing a ten-pound batch of meat without measuring cheese from a larger bulk package.Specifications and Features: One-pound package of diced high-temperature cheddar cheese Designed for sausage, bratwurst, snack sticks, burgers and hot dogs Withstands cooking and smoking temperatures up to 400degF without melting out Use 1 lb of cheese per 10 lb of meat Add after the final grind before stuffing or forming Shelf stable until opened; refrigerate after opening Recommended unopened storage temperature: 35degF to 72degF for up to 12 months Contains milk Made in the USA Brand: The Bearded Butchers Product Type: High-Temperature Diced Cheddar Cheese Manufacturer Part Number: BB-4008 UPC: 638392104008