Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a continuous method for making a process cheese-type product. In the method, a flowing stream of a process cheese-type formulation which includes cheese particles and an emulsifying salt is provided. Steam is injected into the stream of the process cheese-type formulation. The stream of the process cheese-type formulation is then subjected to a mixing process in a chamber having an auger to provide a process cheese-type product. The stream of the process cheese-type product is then transported to a holding tank prior to packaging the process cheese-type product.