Goat cheese
Goat Cheese
Goat cheese, also known as chèvre (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Goat cheese
- Wikipedia's article - Goat cheese
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European
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português do Brasil,
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polski), is a type of cheese made from goat milk.
Pronunciation
- English: /ˈɡəʊt ʃiːz/
- French (chèvre): /ʃɛvr/
Etymology
The term "goat cheese" is a direct translation of the French word "chèvre", meaning goat. The term "chèvre" in French culinary terminology refers to any cheese made from goat's milk.
Production
Goat cheese is produced by allowing raw milk to naturally curdle, and then draining and pressing the curds. While the process is similar to the production of other types of cheese, the use of goat milk results in a distinct flavor and texture.
Varieties
There are many varieties of goat cheese, including:
- Feta: A brined curd cheese traditionally made in Greece.
- Chèvre: A soft cheese from France.
- Bucheron: A semi-aged cheese from France.
- Caprino: An Italian cheese which can be fresh (Caprino fresco) or aged (Caprino stagionato).
Health Benefits
Goat cheese is often a good alternative for those who are lactose intolerant, as goat milk has a lower lactose content than cow milk. It is also high in protein, calcium, and several other essential nutrients.
Culinary Uses
Goat cheese is used in a variety of culinary applications, including salads, pizzas, and desserts. It is also often served as a standalone dish, accompanied by fruits, nuts, or bread.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Goat cheese
- Wikipedia's article - Goat cheese
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski