STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE – Product Formulation
INTRODUCTION
Product formulation and frozen dessert mix formulas have variations and modifications as
determined by ingredients, consumer preferences, and costs, as well as the quality of the finished
product. Formulas for specific dairy products must meet the standard of identity as outlined in the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter 21, Parts 100-169.
MATERIALS
Ingredients routinely supplied to the University Creamery are blended and standardized according
to formulas that are provided to the processors prior to the start of the day’s production. Dairy
formulation is performed on two software systems; Penn State’s Daisy System, and Genesis R&D –
SQL Nutrition Labeling Software.
PROCEDURE
The software and its functions will provide scientifically sound nutrition information for all
formulations. Label formatting, including trans-fat information, and label compliance will be
performed using the Genesis R&D software.
Data base retrieval from a variety of food groups is available as well as updates from ESHA.
Nutrient content claims, e.g., healthy, light, low-fat, reduced fat will be accurately displayed if the
proper format is used and if the proper nutrition information is supplied.
RECORDKEEPING
All records and databases will be stored on the Creamery’s server. Assistant manager or
laboratory director will keep back-up disks on-site.
REFERENCES
1. DAISY dairy standardizing software, Penn State University Creamery
2. Genesis R&D Nutrition Labeling Software – SQL version, P.O. Box 13028, Salem, OR 97309
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