Canadian Cheese Category Characteristics Varieties FRESH Unripened Soft, creamy texture; slight acidic taste À la crème, Baron, Bi-Frais, Cottage, Neufchâtel, Petit Suisse, Quark, Ricotta SOFT Surface-ripened Bloomy rind; soft, creamy texture; light aroma of mushrooms Brie, Camembert, Double crème, Limburger, Triple crème SEMI-SOFT Unripened (Pasta Filata) Cheese stretched until it becomes thread-like; supple, elastic texture; mild taste […]
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Try substituting yogurt for mayonnaise or salad dressing next time you mix a dip—or a blend of yogurt and sour cream. You’ll find that yogurt adds a special flavour to everything it teams up with! Add chopped cucumber, dill, salt and a spoonful of mayonnaise to plain yogurt for a “best ever” vegetable dip. Mash […]
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Most people with lactose intolerance can consume a moderate amount of lactose at one time without experiencing symptoms. Although lactose intolerance is prevalent among some populations, total elimination of dairy foods is unnecessary. The ability to tolerate lactose is not an “all or none” phenomenon. The majority of lactose intolerant individuals can consume a moderate […]
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Commercially available lactase in tablet or liquid form is another means to improve lactose digestion (1, 2). The liquid enzyme is added to milk and it hydrolyzes 70% of the milk sugar within 24 hours. This lactose-reduced milk has been shown to be almost as effective as yogurt in reducing symptoms of lactose intolerance. Although […]
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Several researchers (1, 2, 3, 4) have reported a significant improvement in lactose digestion and a virtual elimination of maldigestion symptoms when yogurt is the source of lactose. Although yogurt may contain more lactose than milk (depending on the addition of milk solids to improve texture and viscosity), the lack of maldigestion symptoms is believed […]
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Refreezing melted ice cream results in a grainy texture. Place ice cream in the freezer as soon as possible. Return unused portions to freezer immediately after serving to prevent formation of ice crystals. Overwrap the package in foil for better storage. Do not refreeze melted ice cream; texture will be grainy and crystally. Keep your […]
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Can you freeze cheese? It depends… Fresh Cheese Freezing most fresh cheese is not advised as flavour and texture may change. Cream cheese freezes well. If crumbly and slightly separated, whip before using. When used as an ingredient, the dish may be frozen without affecting the flavour or quality of the product. Aged Cheese Aged […]
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Refrigerate at 4°C immediately after purchase. Prevent drying and shrinkage by storing cheese in the cheese compartment or vegetable crisper of your refrigerator. Keep it separate from other foods with strong odours. To prevent the growth of mold, wipe semi-soft, firm and hard cheese with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Then wrap tightly […]
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Creams, like other dairy foods, must be refrigerated as soon as possible after purchase. Store cream on refrigerator shelves where it is cooler than on the doors. Always use cream prior to the best before date. Freezing cream is not recommended. In most cases, freezing cream changes the flavour and causes curdling and a granular […]
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