Cow Breeds

Different cow breeds produce milk with different cheesemaking characteristics. This archive explores how breed influences milk composition, curd behaviour, flavour development, and cheese style.

Wide, stylised illustration showing golden Jersey milk at the centre of cheesemaking, with a Jersey cow in pasture, a milk bottle with rich yellow cream, a cheesemaking vat, ageing cheese wheels, and finished cheeses arranged in a warm, graphic composition.

Is Jersey Milk Really Better for Cheese? Let’s Look at the Science

Jersey milk is richer, yellower, and more cheesemaker-friendly than most. Here’s how it shapes flavour and texture.

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A wide wooden board displays an assortment of cow’s milk cheeses, including Swiss-style, aged hard cheeses, blue cheese, and soft-rind varieties. A brown-and-white Holstein cow stands just behind the board, looking toward the camera. The background is dark and rustic, highlighting the colours and textures of the cheeses in the foreground.

From Montbéliarde to Holstein: The Cow Breeds Behind Your Favourite Cheeses

Discover how different cow breeds shape the flavour and texture of 30+ famous cheeses, from Parmigiano Reggiano to Comté and Stilton.

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9 Best French Cow Breeds for Cheesemaking (According to AOP)

France is known for its exceptional cheeses. In this article, we’ll cover the best French cow breeds for cheesemaking according to the AOP.

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