List of goat cheeses

List of Goat Cheeses

Goat cheese, also known as chèvre, is cheese made from goat's milk. It comes in a variety of forms, from soft and spreadable fresh cheese to salty, crumbly aged cheese. This is a list of notable goat cheeses from around the world.

Fresh Goat Cheeses

Fresh goat cheese

• Chèvre: A French word for goat, chèvre refers to any cheese made from goat's milk. It is often used to refer to fresh, soft goat cheese, though it can also refer to any cheese made from goat's milk.

• Montrachet: A type of fresh goat cheese from the Burgundy region of France. It is typically log-shaped and has a slightly tangy flavor.

• Bûcheron: A semi-aged goat cheese from France. It has a bloomy rind and a creamy, slightly tart flavor.

Aged Goat Cheeses

Aged goat cheese

• Crottin de Chavignol: One of the most famous goat cheeses of France, it is aged for several weeks, during which it develops a hard, edible rind and a tangy, nutty flavor.

• Garrotxa: A traditional Catalan goat cheese. It is aged for several weeks, and has a firm texture and a complex, nutty flavor.

• Caprino: An Italian goat cheese that is aged for a few weeks. It has a firm texture and a mild, creamy flavor.

Blue Goat Cheeses

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Blue goat cheese

• Chèvre Bleu: A blue-veined goat cheese from France. It has a creamy texture and a strong, tangy flavor.

• Gorgonzola: While most Gorgonzola is made from cow's milk, some versions are made from goat's milk. It has a creamy texture and a strong, tangy flavor.

Other Notable Goat Cheeses

• Feta: A brined curd cheese traditionally made in Greece. While it is often made from sheep's milk, it can also be made from a mixture of sheep's and goat's milk.

• Halloumi: A semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese from Cyprus. It is often made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, and has a high melting point, making it ideal for grilling or frying.