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  • Is cheese healthy?
    • Cheese provides most of the nutrients found in milk in concentrated form. Eating different varieties of cheese regularly is a flavorful way to help meet your body's needs for calcium, protein, minerals and vitamins.
  • What about the fat?
    • Cheese is made of milk solids (proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins) and moisture. Hard cheeses contain more solid matter and therefore more nutrients and calories than soft ones. For instance, Brie is 50 percent moisture. Since there is no fat in water, a luscious and indulgent "double crème" Brie contains no more fat per ounce than a much drier cheese like cheddar.

      The fat in cheese also aids in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins.
  • Which cheeses are lower in fat?
    • Some cheeses are made with part skim or skim milk, which makes them naturally lower in fat than products made with whole milk. Thanks to the expertise of our cheesemakers, you should be able to find several excellent tasting cheese varieties with a lower fat content at your local grocery store. Président® offers Light Brie, Fat Free Feta plain and flavored, and Light rondelé® by Président® gourmet spreadable cheeses in several varieties. The main categories are: reduced fat (25% less fat), light (50% less fat), low fat (less than 3 grams of fat per serving) and fat free (less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving). Many times these products are sold in their own section of the specialty cheese case.
  • I am lactose intolerant. Can I eat cheese?
    • Many cheeses contain less than one gram of lactose per serving. The ripening process breaks down most of the lactose, glucose and galactose in milk, making cheese easier to digest for individuals struggling with lactose intolerance.
  • Are any of your Cheeses Gluten Free?
    • Many of the cheeses we manufacture are from ingredients considered to be gluten free, but since we do not confirm this with testing, we refrain from making any such claims. We understand how important this subject is to many of our customers. Please check back with us from time to time. This is something that we are presently working on.
  • What about carbohydrates?
    • Most cheeses contain less than 2 grams of carbohydrates per serving, which makes cheese an excellent choice for individuals seeking a diet low in carbs.
  • And proteins?
    • Cheese is a great source of nutritional protein, and excellent fuel for the body. It takes longer for the body to break down protein than carbohydrates, so you will feel satisfied longer. That's why a little cheese goes a long way.

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