Raw vs Pasteurized Cheese?!
I buy an organic cheddar cheese!. The package says it is raw, made from unpasteurized milk, then aged for 6 months!.
Does the cheese-making process make the cheese "safe!?"Www@FoodAQ@Com
Does the cheese-making process make the cheese "safe!?"Www@FoodAQ@Com
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There is so much controversy over this, I'm not even sure what to tell you!. Personally I would just stick to pasteurized, especially with that story the other person told!. I think Cabot has organic cheese, and if not, most of it is vegetarian at least!.
Here is a link about the myths about raw cheese:
http://www!.specialtyfood!.com/do/news/Vie!.!.!.
I think it may help!. You could also call the company and ask!.
Some people think it's tastier and better though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Here is a link about the myths about raw cheese:
http://www!.specialtyfood!.com/do/news/Vie!.!.!.
I think it may help!. You could also call the company and ask!.
Some people think it's tastier and better though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Personally, I wouldn't worry!. If you're an otherwise healthy adult with a functioning immune system, it shouldn't be a problem!. I'm sure it's all inspected before it goes out to make sure it doesn't have any undesirable bacteria hitching a ride!.
Food safety has improved dramatically over the years and as long as you're buying from an established source, there's probably no more danger in buying raw than buying Kraft!. :P
I really wish the US would relax the pasteurisation laws a bit!. I've been lucky enough to spend some time in France where cheese is king and we are missing out on so much good stuff! Enjoy your cheddar, it sounds delicious! ^_^Www@FoodAQ@Com
Food safety has improved dramatically over the years and as long as you're buying from an established source, there's probably no more danger in buying raw than buying Kraft!. :P
I really wish the US would relax the pasteurisation laws a bit!. I've been lucky enough to spend some time in France where cheese is king and we are missing out on so much good stuff! Enjoy your cheddar, it sounds delicious! ^_^Www@FoodAQ@Com
For me personally - I wouldn't do raw cheese!. I wouldn't care if it were aged or not!.
I have my reasons!. Years ago, while living in Italy (back in the 70's) I bought my food local and not from the commissary!. It was cheaper - and I got to know many of the locals, learn the language, etc!. etc!. etc!.
Didn't know it at the time - really didn't even think about it at the time - but somewhere along the line I was exposed to TB - they think from the dairy!.
One year of having to take a very NASTY DRUG (INH) - with some very NASTY SIDE EFFECTS - there is just no way now that I would ever eat any type of raw dairy - aged or not!.
But that is just me!. Maybe someone can say that such is totally safe!. Just in the back of my mind - I remember all that I went through - - and I wouldn't be able to put it in my mouth!.
With family members that have problems with dairy - I don't even have dairy in the house!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have my reasons!. Years ago, while living in Italy (back in the 70's) I bought my food local and not from the commissary!. It was cheaper - and I got to know many of the locals, learn the language, etc!. etc!. etc!.
Didn't know it at the time - really didn't even think about it at the time - but somewhere along the line I was exposed to TB - they think from the dairy!.
One year of having to take a very NASTY DRUG (INH) - with some very NASTY SIDE EFFECTS - there is just no way now that I would ever eat any type of raw dairy - aged or not!.
But that is just me!. Maybe someone can say that such is totally safe!. Just in the back of my mind - I remember all that I went through - - and I wouldn't be able to put it in my mouth!.
With family members that have problems with dairy - I don't even have dairy in the house!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes it is very safeWww@FoodAQ@Com