TYPES OF MILK USED FOR CHEESEMAKING

COW Cow most common milk used Different cows give different fat content and volume

COW Different cows have different fat content and milk volume 10 litre milk makes abt 1 kg of hard cheese

What other animals?

GOAT Easier to digest as smaller fat molecules Partially homogenised Yields about the same as cows milk e.g 10 litres milk makes 1 kg cheese

SHEEP Gives greater yield than cow or goat 10 litres milk makes 1.5 kg cheese V white milk, forms a weaker curd Milk naturally homogenised

Other milks used