Goat Milk Cheese (Chèvre)
Lower your cholesterol,
watch your fat intake and
pay attention to the calories
The Answer:
'Goat cheese has twice the protein, one-third fewer calories
and half the fat and cholesterol of regular cream cheese. Plus, goat
milk fat globules are smaller than those of cow milk, making the cheese
more digestible for many people who have milk-related intolerances'(Canadian
Living.com).
Goat's milk cheese, goats' cheese, goat cheese or chèvre
(French for goat) is cheese made from Ontario Dairy Goat Milk, in a
variety of places in the province. As well Quebec and British
Columbia have thriving cheese making using other sources of fresh milk.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) use
the Lab Services at the University of Guelph for raw milk testing.
Random monthly tests on the milk for every producer includes Standard Plate
Count, Somatic Cell Count, Inhibitor and Freezing Point. Milk processors
often require additional testing of weekly composition and Somatic Cell
count, Coliform and E.Coli Counts on a minimum monthly basis. Further
analysis checks for inhibitors such as antibiotics and composition
affirming the composition of 100 % goat milk.
Producers are encouraged to achieve milk component levels for Milk fats
-of 3.5% and protein of 3.0%
The raw milk is then able to enter the dairy on it way to further
processing and quality checks. The OGMPA, with the help of Grow Ontario, OFA
and private donations completed through independent labs
Goat Milk analysis
of whole and 2% milk. Goat's milk is a very good source of calcium. It
is also a good source of phosphorus, riboflavin (vitamin B2), protein
and potassium. Starting with such high quality milk the resulting cheese
products are not only tasty, but delicious in their wide variety of
flavors and textures. It is
reported that food products from goat milk carry forward the same
characteristics and supply a few more attributes that make them so much
more than food stuffs for Lactose intolerant individuals or a
replacement for Mother's own Milk, when breast feeding is not able to be
established. Of note in the other health benefits is that Goat Milk
Cheese is lower in fats than it counterpart made of cow's milk. Many
chèvre (goat cheeses) have as little as 1/4 the number of calories for
conventional milk products.
Once you start looking, you will be surprised at how many local stores
are carrying both milk and goat milk products. If you don't see them in
the refrigerated section, ask the store's dairy manager. Hewitt's Dairy,
Hagersville Ontario has been promoting and marketing over 150,000 litres
weekly to a number of processors in and out of the province and their
products are found in many cities.
Before you know it, you too will
find new places to show your goat cheeses a little more warmth, by
taking it out of the refrigerator.
Refreshing garden salads can be topped with crumbled goat milk cheese,
moist burgers with cheese added just before serving and main menu items
such as lasagne
Enjoy a new healthy addition to snacks, daily and special meals.
Fresh from Ontario farms to your table.
"It has a unique flavour; it's said that you'll
either love it or loathe it! Try it out over a deli counter before you
purchase (a larger quantity), or try out goat's milk for a while before you go for the
cheese.
The benefits of switching to this different type of food can be medical;
allergy sufferers, or those who have problems digesting lactose, can
benefit from this alternative."
WeightWatchers
"Goat cheese is versatile too. Add fresh herbs to soft goat cheese or use it as a bread spread in place of butter. It’s also delicious in salads and on pizza. Try tossing it into a pasta dish or using it in place of mayonnaise on a sandwich. Spread it on whole grain crackers or use it in lasagna. It also makes a delicious addition to mashed potatoes. You’ll love the health benefits of goat cheese as well as its uniquely different taste." eHow.com
Don't Just Say "Cheese", Say "Goat Cheese".
"If you
want a healthy alternative to cow’s milk cheese –– without
sacrificing the flavor
–– goat milk cheese is for you. The facts
speak for themselves:
- Goat cheese has 1/3 less calories per ounce.
- Goat cheese has almost twice as much protein.
- Goat cheese has about half the fat and cholesterol of cow’s milk cream cheese.
- Goat cheese is easier to digest. In fact, it’s safe for
people who are lactose intolerant or have milk-related
allergies."
Fromagerie Belle Chèvre
Alabama
"Goat's milk is a very good source of calcium.
It is also a good source of phosphorus, riboflavin (vitamin B2), protein and potassium."
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