I assume that organic milk is milk produced (by cows) without the
antibiotics, cows not being fed on their own species, and whatever that
hormone is that makes their bag expand and produce a larger volume of milk.

Using milk occasionally, organic yogurt more often, and being a
cheese-eater, and and a large portion of the cheese I eat being imported, I
oft wonder if Parmesan Reggiano and Grana Padano is made from milk that is
more organic than not, as well as one of my favorite cheeses, Jarlsberg
(Norway).

Has anyone investigated European cheeses regarding their lack of the
above-mentioned additives.
Thanks,
Dee Dee
Getting ready to dive into some Parmesan Reggiano, Kalamata Olives, Homemade
French Bread and Italian Wine and a DVD.
Nitey, nite.

"Dee Randall" > wrote in
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> I assume that organic milk is milk produced (by cows)
> without the antibiotics, cows not being fed on their own
> species, and whatever that hormone is that makes their bag
> expand and produce a larger volume of milk.

organic milk is from cows fed only certified organic
hay/grain, so no cow parts (technically illegal in the US, but
they do reuse waste/bedding & use chicken feathers/bedding in
cattle feed) & limited antibiotics (usually cows undergoing
treatment are removed from the milk string). no bovine growth
hormones.
>
> Using milk occasionally, organic yogurt more often, and
> being a cheese-eater, and and a large portion of the cheese
> I eat being imported, I oft wonder if Parmesan Reggiano and
> Grana Padano is made from milk that is more organic than
> not, as well as one of my favorite cheeses, Jarlsberg
> (Norway).
> Has anyone investigated European cheeses regarding their
> lack of the above-mentioned additives.

i don't think *any* European country allows BGH. European
farmers use less antibiotics. i can't tell you what is in
thier grain mixes however (unless you want to send me over to
check?). since the mad cow business they've been a lot more
careful about animal parts in the feed though. thier standards
overall are higher than most US standards.
lee
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