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Farmer’s Cheese
This mild, semisoft cheese performs well in savory dishes, such as
lasagna.
Farmer’s cheese is a creamy-white, mild, semisoft cheese made from cows’ milk. It is curdless, grainy, and firm, and produced
commercially and on farms in the United States by a variety of methods. The production of
farmer’s cheese generally begins with cottage
cheese that is made from fresh milk, drained, placed in a form, and pressed overnight to
remove additional liquid. The result is a cheese that can be sliced or crumbled, and that has
a mildly tart flavor. At its best, this cheese has a clean, mild quality. Some farmer’s
cheese may be aged a few weeks to create a semisoft cheese that resembles brick cheese.
Varieties
Farmer’s cheese may be sold fresh or aged. A French variety of farmer’s cheese
that resembles both white cheese and cottage
cheese is produced by kneading cheese curd, seasoning it with salt or cream, and then molding it.
Buying and storing tips
Farmer’s cheese can be kept, refrigerated, for about two weeks.
Availability
Farmer’s cheese is widely available in health food stores, specialty stores, and
markets.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Farmer’s cheese is a versatile baking ingredient that performs well in such savory
dishes as lasagna.
Nutritional Highlights
Farmer’s cheese, 1 slice 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 100
Protein: 6.0g
Carbohydrate: 1.0g
Total Fat: 8.0g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (150mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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