Levels must strictly adhere to the specific variety's recipe. For example, some soft cheeses may have moisture levels near 48% and salt content around 2-3%.
GOST R - Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology gost r 53379
The most critical factor; must be characteristic of the specific variety without off-flavors. Levels must strictly adhere to the specific variety's recipe
is the official Russian national standard for soft cheeses , establishing precise technical specifications for production, quality, and safety. establishing precise technical specifications for production
Covers the shape and surface of the cheese head.
It sets maximum allowable levels for toxic elements (like lead or mercury), mycotoxins, antibiotics, pesticides, and radionuclides.
For businesses, compliance with GOST R 53379-2009 is essential for selling these products in Russia.