introduction to locally available goat milk cheese

A. What is it?
Goat Milk Cheese is a type of cheese that is made from goats milk. There are a variety of goat cheese made all over the U.S and sold in supermarkets. It is when milk is taken from the goat and is made into cheese. The goats milk is pasteurized at a temperature of 145 degrees farenheit. Pasteurize means that the goats milk is exposed to a certain amount of temperature to kill any germs or bacteria in the milk.

B. Why is it good to eat?
Goat Milk Cheese is good to eat because it helps you stay healthy. Some reasons as to why goat milk cheese is eaten by people is because it is lower in cholesterol and in fat. Dairy products that are made from goat's milk, they help you burn more fat. Some health benefits is that goat milk has a good source of calcium, protein (good for muscles), riboflavin (good for enegery), potassium ( good for your heart) and phosphorus. Goat Cheese is less in calories and it's lower in fat and cholesterol compared to cow's milk products. It is also easier to digest compared to cow products. It is also low in sodium, it may even lower the symptoms of your asthma, eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.

C. Who sells it here?
The people who sell goat milk cheese here in NYC is Lynn Fleming. She sells the goat milk cheese here in NYC at the Farmer's Market in Union Square (14th street). Although the goats are not raised in the city, they are raised in Pine Bush, NY. The cheese is also made in Pine Bush, NY.
Contact Information:
Person: Lynn Fleming
Address: 414 Church Road, Pine Bush, NY 12566
E-Mail: LynnHaven@hvc.rr.com
Phone Number: (845) 744 - 6089
Website: www.lynnhavennubians.com/

D. Basics of how they grow it?
Goats are born and raised in farms. Goats are fed hay and grains. The goats grow each day and are fed daily until they are able to produce milk.

E. Web Links
http://www.drcheese.net/
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=131
http://drinc.ucdavis.edu/goat1.htm