Ingredient

Raw Cow's Milk

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use raw cow's milk as the primary ingredient in the production of traditional …

What it is

Raw cow's milk is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized. It comes directly from cows and is typically used to make certain types of cheese and other dairy products.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use raw cow's milk as the primary ingredient in the production of traditional cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano. It is also used in some artisanal dairy products where its unique flavor profile is desired.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved raw milk for direct human consumption due to the risk of contamination with harmful bacteria. However, it is permitted for use in the production of certain aged cheeses under specific regulatory conditions. International bodies like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have not specifically evaluated raw milk itself, but have addressed the safety of milk products and pasteurization. While some proponents claim health benefits from raw milk, scientific consensus and regulatory bodies emphasize the potential for serious foodborne illness.

Allergen info

Milk is one of the FDA's 9 major food allergens. Raw cow's milk is derived from milk.

Products containing Raw Cow's Milk

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AGRIFORM Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 32.1Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Atalanta Corporation Grana Padano Cheese, Grana Padano Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 32.1Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Holland Family Cheese, LLC Smoked Gouda, Smoked Cheese High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 446kcal 28.6Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 25Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Atalanta Corporation Sweet, Nutty Grana Padano Cheese, Sweet, Nutty Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 32.1Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Ambrosi Food USA, Corporation Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 35.7Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Russell McCall's Inc. Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P. Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 32.1Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Holland Family Cheese, LLC Burning Melange True Farmstead Cheese, Burning Melange Cheese High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 446kcal 28.6Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Holland Family Cheese, LLC Cumin Gouda True Farmstead Cheese, Cumin Gouda Cheese High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 446kcal 28.6Protein 3.6Fat 0Carbs Holland Family Cheese, LLC True Farmstead Cheese Cheese 393kcal 21.4Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Entremont S A Old Reserve Comte Cheese, Old Reserve Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 28.6Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Holland Family Cheese, LLC Truffle Gouda Cheese, Truffle Gouda Cheese High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 446kcal 28.6Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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