Waterloo – Guernsey Milk Cheese

Description

Waterloo is a semi-soft cheese made by Village Maid Dairy using our own Guernsey cow’s milk. The cheese is made using a “washed-curd” method which dilutes the acidity to achieve a gentle, mellow flavour. During the make, some of the whey is removed and replaced with water. This results in a less acidic cheese which is milder in flavour than a traditional brie or camembert. By removing some of the lactic acid, the breakdown is slower, which also helps to create a slightly firmer texture with more bite. Its distinctive yellow colour is due to the natural carotene in the unpasteurised Guernsey milk which comes from a single herd of pedigree Guernsey cows.

As a single herd, the milk from our Guernsey cows truly reflects the seasonal changes on the farm. By using a lower, slower pasteurisation process and by not homogenising, our milk and dairy products maintain a full-fat creaminess and rich flavour profile.

Guernsey milk is distinct, not only for its golden hue and sweet, wholesome flavour, but also for its nutritional value. It boasts significantly more protein, vitamin A, D, and calcium than regular milk. Whereas most cow’s milk today contains both A1 and A2 proteins, Guernsey milk contains only the A2 protein. A2 is known to be much easier to digest – many people who generally cannot tolerate cow’s milk may find Guernsey milk and cream suitable.