{"product_id":"8oz-goat-kidchego-cheese","title":"8oz Raw Goat Kidchego Cheese","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNeed the Nitty Gritty Details?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq2\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question8\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question8\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Shelf Life \u0026amp; Storage Tips\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003eOur raw cheese should last about 4-6 months in the fridge after you receive it. But, of course, once it's opened there are so many variables that can affect shelf life (contaminants getting in, etc).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, raw cheese can be frozen. One thing to keep in mind is that cheese may change texture once thawed. It may become more crumbly. So it will definitely be good for melting but it may not be the best (or expected texture) for snacking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question6\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question6\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Yummy Suggestions\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003eExcellent as part of a cheese platter with olives and crusty bread. Fantastic for grating on top of pasta or soup. It elevates any sandwich, grilled cheese, or salad. It's fantastic for stuffing olives or bacon-wrapped dates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question7\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question7\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Common Questions\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sodium is in your cheese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur cheese contains about 304mg of sodium per 1oz of cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat breed are your goats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur milking goats are crosses between Alpine, Saanen, and Nubian goats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the goats eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe goats have access to pasture year round. They're also fed a chemical-free, corn \u0026amp; soy free feed that contains a blend of barley, oats, peas, alfalfa, and minerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs your goat milk A2\/A2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes! All goats naturally produce A2\/A2 milk. This is because goats (and all mammals) did not undergo a genetic mutation like cows do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose A2\/A2 cheese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2\/A2 has to do with the type of beta-casein protein in dairy. A2\/A2 milk contains 100% beta-casein protein, whereas most cows in the US produce a mix of A1 and A2 proteins. A2\/A2 milk can be easier to digest and may help those with milk intolerance or allergies. Many people who cannot consume regular cheese can eat A2\/A2 cheese!\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question5\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question5\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    How it's Made\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\nOur raw cheese is made in small batches from raw, fresh, unprocessed milk. It's never heated to more than 110F to maintain all the wonderful properties of raw milk and cheese. Here's how we do it:\u003cbr\u003e\n1. The goats are milked using old fashioned pneumatic milkers. \u003cbr\u003e\n2. The milk is poured into the bulk tank to cool down quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\n3. The milk is put in a stainless steel tank and brought to the cheesemaker.\u003cbr\u003e\n4. The cheesemaker lightly heats the milk in a stainless steel tank to no more than 110F (usually less than 110F but never more). This creates the right temp for culturing.\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Cheese culture is added, and the milk ferments for a few hours.\u003cbr\u003e\n6. Rennet is added. This coagulates the proteins to make the curd.\u003cbr\u003e\n7. The cheesemaker cuts the curd into small chunks using a stainless steel cutting bow. The whey is drained. Celtic sea salt is added to the curds and the whey is squished out.\u003cbr\u003e\n8. The curds are put into 20lb molds and are pressed.\u003cbr\u003e\n9. The cheese is aged in the cooler for at least 60 days.\u003cbr\u003e\n10. The finished cheese is cut into blocks. The blocks are vacuum sealed and heat shrunk to ensure longevity. Then, they're put back into the cooler.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question9\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question9\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Honest Disclosure\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\nAs with all beef or veal rennets, the rennet contains trace amounts of sodium acetate, propylene glycol, and potassium sorbate. In 1 lb of finished cheese, there's about 0.00066 grams of rennet. Any additives would be miniscule.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs with all cheese cultures, the culture contains trace amounts of maltodextrin. About 1\/2 tsp of culture is used to make about 1 lb of cheese. Maltodextrin amounts would be miniscule.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cheese is packaged in HDPE plastic, which is the most environmentally stable of all plastics. It does not contain BPA, phthalates, heavy metals, harmful fumes, or allergens. But all plastic has the potential to leach chemicals.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Misty Creek Goat Dairy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155573444673,"sku":"1FRE02DA-CHE-GKGH-8oz-01","price":14.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3685\/8177\/files\/1613163491_6026ebe35b76e.jpg?v=1750859641","url":"https:\/\/millersbiofarm.myshopify.com\/products\/8oz-goat-kidchego-cheese","provider":"Miller's Bio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}