Goat Cheese
Also known as: chèvre cheese
Goat cheese is a whole-food dairy product with similar nutritional profile to cow's milk cheese. It contains protein, fat, calcium, and is often better tolerated by people with mild cow's milk sensitivity, though it does contain lactose and milk proteins.
What it is
Cheese made from goat's milk, ranging from fresh chèvre to aged hard varieties.
Provides flavor, texture, protein, and fat in dishes; eaten as table cheese.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen
What regulators actually say
"Cheese standards of identity define composition and labeling requirements for various cheese types."
"Goat cheese, soft type contains 268 kcal, 18.5g protein, 21.1g fat, and 140mg calcium per 100g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity for cheeses under 21 CFR 133
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; traditional dairy product
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