Raw Organic Gouda Cheese - A2/A2 Cheese - 100% Grass Fed (2024)

FAQs

What does A2 cheese mean? ›

A2 cheese is a type of cheese made from the milk of A2 cows, which contains the A2 beta-casein protein as opposed to A1 protein found in regular cow's milk cheese. What is the difference between A1 and A2 proteins? A1 and A2 proteins are two different forms of beta-casein found in cow's milk.

Organic Raw Gouda Cheese, 8oz

Our organic raw gouda is made with raw A2/A2 cow's milk and is aged 2-6 months. It's soft, with a mild and sweet flavor. Perfect in macaroni and cheese, as a grilled cheese sandwich, or simply snacking with crackers and grapes.

Originally, cow's milk only had the A2 beta-casein protein present (A2/A2) – which is the same primary protein found in human milk. Because of this, A2 beta-casein is most natural to the human body and more easily absorbed. However, the protein in cow's milk has changed throughout time.

Since 1990 we have been producing award-winning whole milk dairy products. A2 Organic Whole Milk Yogurt is made with milk from healthy, grass-fed Jersey cows — the creamiest, most delicious cow milk available.

A1 and A2 milk differ in their protein content, specifically the type of casein. Some studies suggest that A2 may be healthier, but research is ongoing. The health effects of milk may depend on the breed of cow it came from. Currently, A2 milk is marketed as a healthier choice than regular A1 milk.

A handful of small studies have suggested that people who drink A2-only milk may be less likely to experience digestive upset and might have lower levels of systemic inflammation.

Gouda cheese is not only delicious, but it is also good for you. One single ounce of gouda cheese contains 198 milligrams of calcium, 20 percent of the daily recommended amount for a 2000 calorie a day diet. The calcium content in gouda cheese helps build, maintain, and strengthen bones.

Cheddar has a stronger flavor.

Gouda cheese has a sweet and nutty flavor, whereas cheddar cheese's flavor is less sweet, more buttery, and overall stronger. You can use Gouda and cheddar interchangeably in many cheese recipes. The flavor differences between the two are subtle but still noticeable.

About 10% of the mixture is curds, which are pressed into circular moulds for several hours. These moulds are the essential reason behind its traditional, characteristic shape. The cheese is then soaked in a brine solution, which gives the cheese and its rind a distinctive taste.

However, the price of this milk is often higher than regular milk due to a disparity in its demand and supply. The quantity of milk produced by desi cows is often lesser, while the cost of resources – feed, well-being etc – remains the same, thus making the cost of A2 milk higher than regular milk.

Is A2 grass-fed? ›

Our a2 Milk® Grassfed products come from cows that are on pasture every day, all year – with the nutrition and care they deserve.

A2 milk contains the same amount of lactose as regular milk and is not meant for people with lactose intolerance. If you have lactose intolerance and drink A2 milk, you may experience symptoms like gas, bloating, and diarrhea. If you have lactose intolerance, take lactase supplements before drinking A2 milk.

What brand of milk is grass-fed? Organic Valley is proud to offer Grassmilk®, our product line of organic, grass-fed milk and cheese. Grassmilk® products come from cows that are exclusively fed fresh grasses, dried and stored forages, and a small amount of supplements like molasses—without any grains.

Grassmilk provided by far the highest level of omega-3s (0.05 grams per 100 grams of milk), compared to 0.02 g/100 g in conventional milk; a 147 percent increase in omega-3s. Grassmilk also had 52 percent less omega-6 than conventional milk, and 36 percent less omega-6 than organic milk.

So, like regular milk, A2 milk is not lactose-free, and it is not completely casein-free. The only difference between A2 milk and traditional milk is that the A2 variety does not contain the A1 beta-casein protein, which may be difficult for some people to digest.

For those who prefer to avoid lactose altogether, there is a2 Milk® Lactose Free, available in both Full Cream and Light options.

A2 milk is a variety of cows' milk that mostly lacks a form of β-casein proteins called A1, and instead has mostly the A2 form. Cows' milk like this was brought to market by The a2 Milk Company and is sold mostly in Australia, New Zealand, China, and the United States.

While there's no difference in taste between mixed A1/A2 milk versus milk with only the A2 protein and no A1, the difference you may notice is in how it affects your body. Published research suggests a2 Milk® may help avoid stomach discomfort in some people.