#$%^&*AU2016200059A120160128.pdf#####ABSTRACT Methods of preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or 5 more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided.