Cheeses

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Cheeses

Over 147 million pounds of cheese are made in Iowa per year.  There are 72 Standards of Identity defining U.S. cheeses and cheese products.  Any cheese labeled with one of the cheese names identified must comply with the compositional and manufacturing requirements of that cheese identified in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Selection tips

With so many possibilities to choose from, selection of the "right" cheese for any event is subject to preference.  The American Cheese Society recognizes two certification levels to develop professionals trained to evaluate cheeses.  Your local Cheese Monger is a great resource.

Storage tips

Store in the warmest section of your refrigerator and research the best method determined for that cheese type. Best if used by the printed use by date.

Members who process, produce, or sell the selected ingredient

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Indianola, IA
Farms/Growers
Keota, IA
Dairies
Donnellson, IA
Agritourism, Farms/Growers, Farm Store, Restaurants
Maquoketa, IA
Agritourism, Farms/Growers, Food Hubs, Farm Store
Panora, IA
Supporting Organizations
Panora, IA
Agritourism, Farms/Growers, Farm Store
Harlan, IA
Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), Farmers Markets, Farms/Growers, Food Hubs
Hudson, IA
Agritourism, Dairies, Farm Store
Des Moines, IA
Farms/Growers, Food Hubs, Farm Store
Kalona, IA
Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), Farms/Growers, Food Hubs
Nora Springs, IA
Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), Farmers Markets, Farms/Growers, Food Hubs, Farm Store
ELKHART, IA
Food Hubs
Dubuque, IA
Supporting Organizations, Farmers Markets
Woodward, IA
Dairies, Farms/Growers
Winterset, IA
Dairies
Iowa Falls, IA
Meat Lockers
Donnellson, IA
Dairies
Hawkeye, IA
Dairies, Farms/Growers
Decorah, IA
Food Hubs
ORANGE CITY, IA
Dairies
Donahue, IA
Bakeries, Dairies
Osage, IA
Bakeries, Food Hubs, Restaurants
Iowa City, IA
Food Hubs
Stanton, IA
Farms/Growers, Wineries