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Feta

Feta is a Greek cheese made from sheep and goat's milk. It is processed by brining and has a salty, tangy flavor with a crumbly texture.

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What animal does feta cheese come from?

Feta cheese is usually from goats or sheep.

What is the healthier feta or mozzarella cheese?

Not if you are watching fat content. Goat cheese has a higher fat content than cheese from cows. However, goat's cheese has some nutrients that are little more or more readily available (plus it does not contain lactose) which might make it a more healthier choice than cheese from cows. But that isn't to say that goats milk is still healthier than cow's milk cheese, because both are just as healthy as the other. It's just a matter of opinion as to which you think is best.

Is feta cheese the same as goat cheese?

It depends on the recipe, but probably not. Goat cheese is more delicate flavored and not as salty. It has a different texture, too. Feta is chunky, whereas goat cheese is more crumbly. If all you're doing is crumbling it into a salad, it's probably OK (but remember that feta is much sharper tasting). But if cooking is involved, I don't think it would work well.

Does feta contain gluten?

Yes. It is natural in milk and all cheeses. BUT, Imported feta cheese is usually made with goat's or sheep's milk, as is the original Greek feta cheese.

Most people that are allergic to cow milk products or who are lactose intolerant can use goat and sheep milk products. The lactose or protein in the milk is what usually causes the allergic reaction or intolerance. Goat & sheep milk both have lactose and protein but it is of a different make up that doesn't bother most people. This info is from http://www.foodreference.com/html/ffetacheese.html

Is feta cheese fermented?

It's cured and stored in its own salty whey brine.

How long is feta cheese good for after you open it?

Unopened, feta has a shelf life of roughly 10 months from production. Opened shelf life is generally 4 - 6 weeks if stored properly. In order to get the longest life out of feta, wrap it in cellophane after each use and with new cellophane each time.

How long does feta cheese stay eatable at room temperature?

Feta Cheese Selection and StorageThe finest feta cheese should be purchased direct from its brine bath. If it is pre-packaged, it should have some of the brine in the packaging to keep it moist. Feta cheese is best when eaten fresh, so always check the date. If you will not be consuming it immediately, store feta cheese in a brine or milk bath. The milk bath will reduce the saltiness and help keep the cheese moist and mild in flavor. Properly stored in brine or milk and refrigerated, feta cheese will last up to 3 months. Feta cheese is not a candidate for freezing.

What cheese can you use in place of feta cheese?

Similar cheeses can be found in Albania (djath), Bulgaria (sirene сирене), Cyprus (χαλίτζι, halitzi), Republic of Macedonia (бело сирење, belo sirenje; 'white cheese'), Serbia (sir сир), Israel (gvina bulgarit Bulgarian cheese), Turkey (beyaz peynir 'white cheese'), Egypt (domiati), and Sudan (gibna beyda), Romania (brânză telemea), Russia (brynza, брынза), Ukraine (brynza, бринза), Iran (panir liqvan), Malta (Ġbejna tan- nagħaġ 'sheep's cheese' ) , and other countries. In some of these countries, the name "feta" is used interchangeably with the native, while in others "feta" is not used at all or refers to other (mainly imported) types of cheese.

Can feta cheese be used instead of mozzarella?

Only if you want it to taste like feta cheese.

How many grams in one tablespoon feta cheese?

.... I measured 6 Grams /15 calories /with 0.2 of a gram of carbohydrate

How many calories in one slice of tomato and feta cheese pizza on thin crust whole wheat?

In the average slice of pizza, there are 184 calories per slice. The more cheese or toppings or grease on the pizza, however, can up this number by a lot.

How many Weight Watchers points is feta cheese?

Most veggies are zero points. The wrap part might be 3-4 points depending on size. Maybe allow 3-6 points I'm case there's corn, cheese, sauce of done kind.

Is feta cheese suitable for vegetarians?

It depends on who made it. Cheese typically contains rennet, which is often made from a cow's stomach tissue. Some cheeses do not use rennet, and some forms of rennet are vegetarian. You'll likely have to get the information from the people who make that brand of feta.

See the related link below for a list of brands that make vegetarian cheeses, sorted by the kind of cheese.

The brands of feta cheese that are vegetarian are as follow:

Bass Lake Cheese Factory

Berkshire Creamery

Capri

Cheesemaker's Select

Hannaford

Organic Dairyland

Organic Valley

Saladena

Shalom Farms - Gold Quality

Vermont Butter & Cheese