is the official Russian national standard for soft cheeses , establishing precise technical specifications for production, quality, and safety.
This standard applies specifically to made from cow's milk or milk-based products. It covers several traditional and popular varieties, including: Russian Camembert Adyghe Cheese (Адыгейский) Lyubitelsky Moale, Ostankinsky, and Klinkovy 2. Quality & Sensory Requirements
It sets maximum allowable levels for toxic elements (like lead or mercury), mycotoxins, antibiotics, pesticides, and radionuclides. gost r 53379
To meet GOST R 53379, soft cheeses are evaluated on a point-based scale (totaling 100 points) across several categories:
The standard mandates strict limits on the chemical composition of the cheese: is the official Russian national standard for soft
Covers the shape and surface of the cheese head.
Levels must strictly adhere to the specific variety's recipe. For example, some soft cheeses may have moisture levels near 48% and salt content around 2-3%. Quality & Sensory Requirements It sets maximum allowable
Evaluation of internal holes (or lack thereof) and the uniformity of the "dough" color. 3. Technical & Safety Specifications