Finally, it is important to be considered the concept expressed for the definition of cream cheese in the CODEX STAN. Cream cheese is a soft, spreadable, unripened and rindless cheese in
conformity with the Standard for Unripened Cheeses Including Fresh Cheeses (CODEX STAN 221-2001) and the General Standard for Cheese (CODEX STAN 283-1978). The cheese has a near white through to light yellow colour. The texture is spreadable and smooth to slightly flaky and without holes, and the cheese spreads and mixes readily with other foods. This product has the following
permitted ingredients: