List of goat milk cheeses

Goat milk cheeses are a variety of cheeses produced using milk from goats. Goat milk cheeses are popular around the world and are known for their distinct flavor, which can range from mild and creamy to tangy and robust. This article provides a list of notable goat milk cheeses, categorized by region.

Europe

France

• Chèvre: Chèvre is the French word for goat, and in the cheese world, it refers to any cheese made from goat's milk. It can range from soft and creamy to firm and tangy. Popular varieties include:
  • Bucheron: Aged, with a firm texture and a tangy flavor.
  • Crottin de Chavignol: Small and slightly aged with a nutty flavor.
  • Valençay: Pyramid-shaped with a blue-grey mold on the exterior.

Spain

• Murcia al Vino: Also known as Drunken Goat, this cheese is bathed in red wine, giving it a distinctive purple rind and a smooth flavor.
• Garrotxa: A firm but creamy cheese with a natural grey mold rind, known for its earthy flavors.

Greece

• Feta: Traditionally made from a blend of sheep's and goat's milk, this crumbly cheese is salty and tangy, and a staple in Greek cuisine.

Netherlands

• Gouda Goat Cheese: A variation of the traditional Gouda cheese made with goat's milk, offering a creamy and mild flavor.

North America

United States

• Humboldt Fog: A soft, mold-ripened cheese with a central line of edible ash, creamy and with a mild goat flavor.
• Cypress Grove Chevre: Known for producing a variety of goat cheeses including the aforementioned Humboldt Fog.

Middle East

• Labneh: A creamy, yogurt-based cheese common in Middle Eastern cuisine, often made from goat milk.

Asia

• Rubing: A firm goat cheese from the Yunnan province of China, often served fried or steamed.

Oceania

Australia

• Caprinella: A creamy, fresh cheese that is mild and slightly tangy, popular in Australian farmers' markets.

See also

• Cheese
• Milk
• Dairy farming
• List of cheeses