04 - Cheese Spread || HSN:04063000

HSN Code, Category & Sub-category

• HSN Code (8 digits): 04063000

• Category: Cheese and Curd

• Sub-category: Processed Cheese (includes Cheese Spread variants, not grated/powdered)

Nutritional Properties

• Energy: ~260–310 kcal/100g

• Protein: 10–14g/100g

• Fat: 18–22g/100g (predominantly milkfat)

• Calcium: 350–500mg/100g

• Carbohydrate: 2–4g/100g

• Fortified with vitamins A and D (optional)

Physical Properties & Types

• Appearance: Smooth, glossy paste

• Consistency: Uniformly creamy, spreadable at refrigeration temperature

• Color: White, pale yellow, or as customized

• Types: Plain, herbed, spiced, and reduced fat, available in tubs, tubes, single-serve, and bulk

Chemical Properties

• pH: 5.3–5.8

• Salt: 1.5–2.5%

• Food-grade emulsifiers (max 4% mass, e.g., sodium citrate/phosphate)

• Preservatives per FSSAI: Max 0.1% (sorbic acid/niacin)

• Moisture: ≤60%, Milk fat (dry basis): ≥40%

Technical Properties

• Easily dispensed and filled by piping and industrial depositors

• Maintains emulsion and spreadability through shelf life

• Stable against syneresis (water separation)

• Non-stick—clears most container surfaces when used

• Performs well in thermally accelerated (UHT/aseptic) packaging processes

Mechanical Properties

• Retains spreadability from 4°C to room temperature

• No graininess or lumping under pressure

• Pliable—fills sandwich, bakery, and snack formats evenly

• Packaged spreads withstand transportation and stacking without structural loss

• Industrial tubs and bag-in-box resist deformation in bulk logistics

Manufacturing Methods

• Base: Natural cheese, butter, milk solids, emulsifiers, stabilizers, salt

• Mixed, emulsified, and homogenized under heat

• Optional pasteurization for food safety and shelf stability

• Vacuum cooked, blended to a uniform consistency, flavored as per recipe

• Hot filling into pre-cleaned cups, tubs, or pouches, then sealed with foil/plastic

• Cool storage and batch testing before logistics

Industrial Use

• Used in sandwiches, burgers, and bakery fillings

• Incorporated in dips, salad dressings, and snack kits

• Ingredient for sauces and ready-to-eat meals

• Single-serve packs for catering/QSRs, bulk for industrial kitchens

• Private label and food manufacturing lines

Market Overview: Global Demand & Kaizen BMS Role in Indian Supply

• Cheese spread demand is rising rapidly, led by urbanization, fast food growth, and home snacking

• Asia-Pacific and Middle East are high-potential markets, with strong retail brand and food service uptake

• Kaizen BMS supplies export-quality, compliant cheese spreads with customizable spec, pack, and labeling

• Dedicated logistics, regular supply, and private branding empower buyers to scale in any market

Packaging & Logistics

• Small tubs/tubes (100g, 200g), larger foodservice tubs (500g, 1kg, 2.5kg), bag-in-box for industrial (5–10kg)

• Polypropylene, PET, laminated, or bag-in-box packaging with tamper-evident seals

• Export cartons: 10–20kg, insulated and moisture-proof

• Palletized for cold/fresh chain; compatible with international air and sea freight

Shipping Dimensions & Weight

• 200g tub: ~85×55mm; net 200g, gross 220g

• Bag-in-box: 5kg or 10kg flexible liners

• Cartons: ~400×250×180mm, net 10–20kg

• Palletization: 1,000–1,200kg/container

Certificates Required in India (Export)

• FSSAI Manufacturing License

• IS 2785 (BIS) – mandatory for processed cheese and cheese spread

• Export Health Certificate

• HACCP/ISO 22000 Food Safety

• Halal/Kosher, CoA per batch (on demand)

Preferred INCO Terms

• FOB (Free on Board)

• CRF/CFR (Cost & Freight)

• CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)

Payment Methods

• 100% Advance for first/low-value orders

• Sight-LC for regular, bulk clients

• Advance plus Sight-LC for contract volumes

Dispatch Possible From Indian Ports

• Mundra

• Nhava Sheva (JNPT)

• Chennai

Company Profile – Kaizen BMS

Kaizen BMS is a Government of India-recognized global supplier with unmatched reliability and consistency. With a state-of-the-art export unit, we specialize in the trade of certified, high-quality industrial and food products. We deliver customized, long-term supply and merchant export services through robust compliance, logistics, and strong client partnerships across worldwide markets.