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Widmer's Cheese Cellars — Pasturization

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The milk is pasteurized for the first step in the cheesemaking process. Milk is heated to 161 degrees, held at that temperature for 15 seconds, and then cooled down again.

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circa 2000-2009

Publication Information

Date Created circa 2000-2009

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Collection Information

Call Number 1011000004

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01325U
Legacy ID
WHi 77932

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After the milk is picked up at the farm, it is stored in tanks that hold up to 25,000 lbs. and is held at temperatures of 38 to 40 degrees.

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Brick Cheese derives its name from the bricks used to press the curds.

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Widmer's Cheese Cellars — Packaging Room

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CEO Joe Widmer stands in the newly added area used for cheese packaging.

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