Comments on: Joseph Farms Cheese http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/ Finding the finer side of everyday kosher living Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:50:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: SLS http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-8122 SLS Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:36:44 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-8122 From the OK web site: April 4, 2008 Revised Kashrus Alert Please be advised that as of March 31, 2008 Cheeses produced by Joseph Gallo Farms are no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Cheeses packaged with the OK symbol on the label and a “Use By” date on or before September 27, 2008 were produced and packaged under OK supervision and certification. From the OK web site:

April 4, 2008

Revised Kashrus Alert

Please be advised that as of March 31, 2008 Cheeses produced by Joseph Gallo Farms are no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Cheeses packaged with the OK symbol on the label and a “Use By” date on or before September 27, 2008 were produced and packaged under OK supervision and certification.

]]> By: Yannai http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-8059 Yannai Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:19:16 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-8059 Not sure why the previous poster implied that it was no longer under Hasgacha (probably because they make non-kosher cheeses as well), but we just picked up some more in a great Falls Montana Wal-mart for $3/pound in early August (the 2-pound blocks). Sadly, there does not seem to be distribution in Houston, Texas, where we have temporarily located, with the Tillamook at Whole Foods for $5/8oz being the best bet here. Not sure why the previous poster implied that it was no longer under Hasgacha (probably because they make non-kosher cheeses as well), but we just picked up some more in a great Falls Montana Wal-mart for $3/pound in early August (the 2-pound blocks).

Sadly, there does not seem to be distribution in Houston, Texas, where we have temporarily located, with the Tillamook at Whole Foods for $5/8oz being the best bet here.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3169 Kevin Mon, 26 May 2008 21:04:10 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3169 I am eating a melted cheese sandwich with their sliced cheddar and I had the same issue with the paper :( I really have to say that the cheese is tasteless though. In fact I don't think it has much taste. I am eating a melted cheese sandwich with their sliced cheddar and I had the same issue with the paper :(

I really have to say that the cheese is tasteless though. In fact I don’t think it has much taste.

]]> By: Craig Winchell http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3168 Craig Winchell Fri, 02 May 2008 12:55:02 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3168 BS"D Meanwhile, the stuff is no longer kosher (or at least no longer OK Labs). So it was a nice experiment, but probably didn't pencil out. Jeff, I never saw the cheese you describe, sliced with paper between the slices- I only saw block cheeses in various sizes. BS”D

Meanwhile, the stuff is no longer kosher (or at least no longer OK Labs). So it was a nice experiment, but probably didn’t pencil out. Jeff, I never saw the cheese you describe, sliced with paper between the slices- I only saw block cheeses in various sizes.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3167 Jeff Fri, 02 May 2008 10:33:43 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3167 I thought the Monterrey Jack was really great and had alot of spice to my liking. It tasted great, but the paper between the slices SUCKS! It doesn't all come off and sticks to the cheese! You have a hell of a time trying to rub or scrape it off. Look close and you'll see what I'm talking about. I hope they get this huge point fixed as I loved the cheese but hated having to eat the paper too! If their sales jump up there and then fall flat, my guess is that others are finding the same thing I did. THAT JUNK IS HARD TO GET OFF!!!!! I thought the Monterrey Jack was really great and had alot of spice to my liking. It tasted great, but the paper between the slices SUCKS! It doesn’t all come off and sticks to the cheese! You have a hell of a time trying to rub or scrape it off. Look close and you’ll see what I’m talking about. I hope they get this huge point fixed as I loved the cheese but hated having to eat the paper too! If their sales jump up there and then fall flat, my guess is that others are finding the same thing I did. THAT JUNK IS HARD TO GET OFF!!!!!

]]> By: Yannai http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3166 Yannai Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:30:56 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3166 We live in Western Canada (Calgary) where the availability of kosher cheese is lousy (and expensive $12/pound). We drive down to the middle of nowhere Montana or Idaho (kosher population - 0) and buy this cheese at Walmat supercentre for $17 for a 5 pound block. Costco also carries it sliced for slightly more (the pepper jack is available sliced and is very good for nachos) We live in Western Canada (Calgary) where the availability of kosher cheese is lousy (and expensive $12/pound).

We drive down to the middle of nowhere Montana or Idaho (kosher population - 0) and buy this cheese at Walmat supercentre for $17 for a 5 pound block. Costco also carries it sliced for slightly more (the pepper jack is available sliced and is very good for nachos)

]]> By: Craig Winchell http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3165 Craig Winchell Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:09:58 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3165 BS"D Many kosher food products use whey. I believe that there's plenty of kosher whey around. It may even be that kosher whey depends not on whether it is produced from kosher cheese, but whether the rennet and cultures used are kosher, even in the absence of supervision of the cheese itself. I would doubt that the same would be the case in cholov Yisroel whey. But for the regular stuff from cholov hacompanies, it may well be that kosher whey is almost ubiquitous. I would call the OU and or other large hashgachos, since they certify many foods produced using whey. BS”D

Many kosher food products use whey. I believe that there’s plenty of kosher whey around. It may even be that kosher whey depends not on whether it is produced from kosher cheese, but whether the rennet and cultures used are kosher, even in the absence of supervision of the cheese itself. I would doubt that the same would be the case in cholov Yisroel whey. But for the regular stuff from cholov hacompanies, it may well be that kosher whey is almost ubiquitous. I would call the OU and or other large hashgachos, since they certify many foods produced using whey.

]]> By: rueben hyde http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3164 rueben hyde Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:51:31 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3164 Hi chaps, I am searching for kosher whey. I have searched the possibilities and find this Joseph's Farm. I also find his fIERRO'S Farm. Is iy possible that someone can know some of the information to short cut the search more. Hi chaps,
I am searching for kosher whey. I have searched the possibilities and find this Joseph’s Farm.
I also find his fIERRO’S Farm.
Is iy possible that someone can know some of the information to short cut the search more.

]]> By: brigitte http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3163 brigitte Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:50:37 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3163 I read your comments regarding Les Petites Fermieres kosher cheeses. Let me know where you are located and we will send you list of retail stores that carry the products. I read your comments regarding Les Petites Fermieres kosher cheeses. Let me know where you are located and we will send you list of retail stores that carry the products.

]]> By: Harlan http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3162 Harlan Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:33:23 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/05/22/joseph-farms-cheese/#comment-3162 Purchased the Joseph Farms Cheddar at the ShopRite Kosher Experience in NJ. It appears to be readily available though this channel. I agree with the assessment that the cheddar is not nearly as good as the Cabot product but given the cost-quality considerations a good cheese for cooking. Purchased the Joseph Farms Cheddar at the ShopRite Kosher Experience in NJ. It appears to be readily available though this channel. I agree with the assessment that the cheddar is not nearly as good as the Cabot product but given the cost-quality considerations a good cheese for cooking.

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