Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing cheese comprises charging molten process cheese into a mold consisting of a plurality of cardboard lined, open-ended mold cavities oriented in spaced rows and circulating cooling air between and around each row to effect cooling of the cheese to the desired temperature. The rows of columns are defined by pairs of parallel side panels and crossed partitions formed of a rigid material and defining cavities which are elongate and rectangular in cross section. Support members hold the rows of columns in a parallel, spaced apart relation. After cooling, the mold is elevated, allowing the cheese columns covered by cardboard to be discharged from the lower ends of the mold cavities.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing cheese comprises charging molten process cheese into a mold consisting of a plurality of cardboard lined, open-ended mold cavities oriented in spaced rows and circulating cooling air between and around each row to effect cooling of the cheese to the desired temperature. The rows of columns are defined by pairs of parallel side panels and crossed partitions formed of a rigid material and defining cavities which are elongate and rectangular in cross section. Support members hold the rows of columns in a parallel, spaced apart relation. After cooling, the mold is elevated, allowing the cheese columns covered by cardboard to be discharged from the lower ends of the mold cavities.