Process for manufacture of grated cheese and uses thereof, by use of cyclone with heated compressed air

A process is disclosed for grinding cheese material in what is stated to be a short duration single unit operation. The grated cheese material obtained from the single-stage treatment of cheese material is stated to retain flavour and functional suitability for comestibles and food manufacture. Compressed air is introduced into an enclosure that includes a truncated conical shaped section. The cheese is entrained in the air as it travels down the truncated conically shaped section and at least a portion of the cheese is ground before reaching the lower end of the enclosure. A grated product is discharged from the lower end of the enclosure.