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Title: I read that you can't freeze cow's milk for cheese making, is it correct ?
Post by: michoutim on March 28, 2011, 03:23:13 AM
Hi Guys !

Yes I read that a long time ago, that it is OK to freeze goat's milk, but it is wrong to do so with cows' milk.

Any idea ?  ;)

Many thanks !  :)
Title: Re: I read that you can't freeze cow's milk for cheese making, is it correct ?
Post by: Tomer1 on March 28, 2011, 08:38:17 AM
Ive frozen raw milk and used it within a week without any issues.
Title: Re: I read that you can't freeze cow's milk for cheese making, is it correct ?
Post by: george on March 28, 2011, 08:54:27 AM
Reason I don't do it is that it's very difficult to get the cream to reincorporate properly after it's been frozen.  I can accomplish that well enough for drinkin' milk, but not for cheese, it just creates odd glumps.

There may be other reasons, though, that's just mine. :)
Title: Re: I read that you can't freeze cow's milk for cheese making, is it correct ?
Post by: michoutim on March 28, 2011, 06:46:58 PM
Prompt reply as usual ! This forum is amazing !  :)

Many thanks, George !  ;)
Title: Re: I read that you can't freeze cow's milk for cheese making, is it correct ?
Post by: linuxboy on March 28, 2011, 06:58:16 PM
It is possible for some breeds of cow that have smaller fat globules, when you freeze quickly and defrost slowly. Ayeshire milk tends to work better than Jersey, for example. But in general, it is challenging. Easier to do with sheep and goat milk.
Title: Re: I read that you can't freeze cow's milk for cheese making, is it correct ?
Post by: Tomer1 on March 28, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
I use a Holstein-dutch breed. 
Title: Re: I read that you can't freeze cow's milk for cheese making, is it correct ?
Post by: michoutim on March 29, 2011, 04:57:44 AM
Thank you ! You are such kind people !  :)

Bless you all !  ;)