Goat Cheese

García Baquero, Gran Capitán, el Ventero, in Your Online Shop, we have selected the best goat´s cheese in Spain, so that you can enjoy the particular flavour offered by this type of cheese.

The aromas and flavours of goat´s cheese are very different from those of cheeses made from cow´s or sheep´s milk. They are more intense cheeses, which also combine very well with different recipes.

Goat cheeses made from goat´s milk
Goat cheese is a dairy product made from goat´s milk. The production of this cheese may vary slightly depending on the region and local tradition, but generally follows the following steps:

• Milk collection: goat´s milk is collected by mechanical or manual milking and stored in suitable containers for transport to the factory.
• Coagulation: The milk is heated and a coagulant, usually rennet, is added, which causes the milk to solidify and form a curd mass.
• Cutting: The curd is cut into small pieces to allow the whey to escape.
• Moulding: The curd is moulded in moulds to give the cheese the desired shape.
• Salting: The cheese is salted to improve its flavour and conservation.
• Ripening: The cheese is placed in a ripening chamber with suitable humidity and temperature conditions to allow the development of the cheese´s organoleptic characteristics, such as flavour, aroma and texture.

The process of making goat´s cheese is very similar to the process of making other types of cheese, but goat´s milk has some particularities that give goat´s cheese its distinctive taste and texture. Goat´s milk is richer in fat and protein than cow´s milk, which gives goat´s cheese a more intense flavour and a creamier texture. In addition, goat cheese can vary in taste and texture depending on the age of the cheese and the region in which it is made.