Farmers Cheese
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What it is
Farmers cheese is a fresh, mild-tasting cheese made from cow's milk. It's similar to cottage cheese or farmer-style pot cheese but typically has a firmer texture and larger curds. It is made by heating milk, adding an acid or rennet to curdle it, then draining the whey.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use farmers cheese for its mild flavor and soft texture, which holds its shape well. It's often found in pierogies, tamales, and other filled pastries or doughs. It can also be used in dips, spreads, and as a topping for salads or vegetables.
Health notes
Farmers cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. It is a source of protein and calcium. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated many cheese products, but specific evaluations for 'farmers cheese' as a distinct ingredient category with defined limits are not typically listed. Like all dairy products, it contains lactose and milk proteins.
Allergen info
Farmers cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Farmers Cheese
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Old Fashioned Kitchen, Inc.
Strawberry & Cheese Filled Crepe Blintzes, Strawberry; Cheese
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
164kcal
6.6Protein
4.9Fat
22.9Carbs
Pietrzyk Foods LLC DBA Pietrzyk Pierogi
Ruskie Rogi Potato, Farmers Cheese, Onion, Seasonings Pierogi, Ruskie Rogi
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
162kcal
6.1Protein
5.7Fat
21.0Carbs