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[[File: | [[File:Plateau_3_horizontal.tif|thumb|right|A selection of goat cheeses]] | ||
'''Goat cheese''', also known as '''chèvre''' | '''Goat cheese''', also known as '''chèvre''', is cheese made from goat's milk. It is a versatile dairy product that can be found in a variety of textures and flavors, ranging from soft and fresh to hard and aged. | ||
== | == Production == | ||
Goat cheese is produced by curdling goat's milk, either by adding rennet or by allowing the milk to naturally acidify and curdle. The curds are then drained and pressed to form the cheese. The specific methods of production can vary widely, resulting in different types of goat cheese. | |||
== Types of Goat Cheese == | |||
=== Fresh Goat Cheese === | |||
[[File:Ziegenkaese_Rolle_II.jpg|thumb|left|A roll of fresh goat cheese]] | |||
Fresh goat cheese is soft, creamy, and often spreadable. It is typically white and has a tangy flavor. Fresh goat cheese is often used in salads, on bread, or as a topping for various dishes. | |||
=== Aged Goat Cheese === | |||
Aged goat cheese can range from semi-soft to hard. As it ages, the cheese develops a more complex flavor and a firmer texture. Some aged goat cheeses are covered in ash or herbs to enhance their flavor. | |||
=== Brined Goat Cheese === | |||
[[File:White_Brine_cheese_cubes.jpg|thumb|right|Cubes of brined goat cheese]] | |||
Brined goat cheese is stored in a saltwater solution, which helps preserve it and gives it a distinct salty flavor. This type of cheese is often used in Mediterranean dishes. | |||
== | === Flavored Goat Cheese === | ||
[[File:Purple_haze_chevre.jpg|thumb|left|Purple Haze chèvre flavored with lavender and fennel pollen]] | |||
Flavored goat cheese is made by adding herbs, spices, or other flavorings to the cheese. Popular additions include garlic, herbs de Provence, and pepper. | |||
== Regional Varieties == | |||
=== Kesong Puti === | |||
[[File:Kesong_puti.jpg|thumb|right|Kesong puti, a Filipino goat cheese]] | |||
Kesong puti is a soft, white cheese from the Philippines, traditionally made from carabao's milk but also made from goat's milk. It is often wrapped in banana leaves. | |||
=== Tulum Cheese === | |||
[[File:Otlu_tulum_peyniri.jpg|thumb|left|Otlu tulum peynir, a type of tulum cheese with herbs]] | |||
Tulum cheese is a Turkish cheese traditionally made from goat's milk and aged in a goatskin casing. It has a crumbly texture and a tangy flavor. | |||
=== Bryndza === | |||
[[File:Aged_Bessarabian_bryndza.jpg|thumb|right|Aged Bessarabian bryndza]] | |||
Bryndza is a type of cheese made in Eastern Europe, particularly in Slovakia and Romania. It is a soft, crumbly cheese with a strong flavor. | |||
== Culinary Uses == | == Culinary Uses == | ||
Goat cheese is | Goat cheese is used in a wide variety of dishes. It can be crumbled over salads, spread on bread, or used as a filling for pastries. It pairs well with fruits, nuts, and honey. | ||
== Nutritional Information == | |||
Goat cheese is rich in protein, calcium, and healthy fats. It is often easier to digest than cow's milk cheese due to its lower lactose content and different protein structure. | |||
== Related Pages == | == Related Pages == | ||
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* [[Dairy product]] | * [[Dairy product]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Milk]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Rennet]] | ||
[[Category:Cheese]] | [[Category:Cheese]] | ||
[[Category:Goat's-milk cheeses]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:19, 21 February 2025
Goat Cheese[edit]
Goat cheese, also known as chèvre, is cheese made from goat's milk. It is a versatile dairy product that can be found in a variety of textures and flavors, ranging from soft and fresh to hard and aged.
Production[edit]
Goat cheese is produced by curdling goat's milk, either by adding rennet or by allowing the milk to naturally acidify and curdle. The curds are then drained and pressed to form the cheese. The specific methods of production can vary widely, resulting in different types of goat cheese.
Types of Goat Cheese[edit]
Fresh Goat Cheese[edit]
Fresh goat cheese is soft, creamy, and often spreadable. It is typically white and has a tangy flavor. Fresh goat cheese is often used in salads, on bread, or as a topping for various dishes.
Aged Goat Cheese[edit]
Aged goat cheese can range from semi-soft to hard. As it ages, the cheese develops a more complex flavor and a firmer texture. Some aged goat cheeses are covered in ash or herbs to enhance their flavor.
Brined Goat Cheese[edit]
Brined goat cheese is stored in a saltwater solution, which helps preserve it and gives it a distinct salty flavor. This type of cheese is often used in Mediterranean dishes.
Flavored Goat Cheese[edit]
Flavored goat cheese is made by adding herbs, spices, or other flavorings to the cheese. Popular additions include garlic, herbs de Provence, and pepper.
Regional Varieties[edit]
Kesong Puti[edit]
Kesong puti is a soft, white cheese from the Philippines, traditionally made from carabao's milk but also made from goat's milk. It is often wrapped in banana leaves.
Tulum Cheese[edit]
Tulum cheese is a Turkish cheese traditionally made from goat's milk and aged in a goatskin casing. It has a crumbly texture and a tangy flavor.
Bryndza[edit]
Bryndza is a type of cheese made in Eastern Europe, particularly in Slovakia and Romania. It is a soft, crumbly cheese with a strong flavor.
Culinary Uses[edit]
Goat cheese is used in a wide variety of dishes. It can be crumbled over salads, spread on bread, or used as a filling for pastries. It pairs well with fruits, nuts, and honey.
Nutritional Information[edit]
Goat cheese is rich in protein, calcium, and healthy fats. It is often easier to digest than cow's milk cheese due to its lower lactose content and different protein structure.
