Half Moon
A split version of a Longhorn-style cheese.
Half Wheel/Split
A 10- or 20-pound wheel is often too much product for one outlet to handle at once, so many manufacturers split wheels either down the center of the wheel vertically or in some cases horizontally.
Hard
See Firm.
Hard (Firm)
A classification of cheese varieties exhibiting a relatively inelastic and unyielding texture like Cheddar and Swiss. Federal Standards of Identity state that firm cheeses have a maximum moisture content of 34% and a minimum milkfat content of 50%.
Hard-grating
A descriptive term for cheeses, such as Parmesan, Romano and Asiago, that are well-aged, easily grated and primarily used in cooking. Federal Standards of Identity dictate that hard-grating cheeses contain a maximum moisture content of 34 percent and a minimum milkfat of 32 percent.
Hot Performance
Covers the quality of the response of cheese to the application of heat. The behavior of cheese when heated depends primarily on the form of the prepared cheese, the hardness of the cheese and the temperature and length of cooking time.