4: Magic Milk!
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Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese
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Whether it’s cow, goat, sheep, or buffalo’s milk, the chemical composition of cheese’s primary ingredient varies widely, and that affects the end flavor and texture of your cheese. Join us on a Milk Chemistry 101 adventure with Food Scientist Pat Polowsky and Cheesemaker Rebecca King as we explore the diverse and ever fluctuating landscape of milk.
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4: Magic Milk!
Whether it’s cow, goat, sheep, or buffalo’s milk, the chemical composition of cheese’s primary ingredient varies widely, and that affects the end flavor and texture of your cheese. Join us on a Milk Chemistry 101 adventure with Food Scientist Pat Polowsky and Cheesemaker Rebecca King as we explore the diverse and ever fluctuating landscape of milk.