The demand for processed cheese in Indonesia and even abroad is increasing, as can be seen from the current trend that most children of the "now" generation like food and drinks combined with grated cheese and cheese melt. Although cheese is not a food ingredient from Indonesia, the savory taste is very suitable on the tongue of the Indonesian people. Cheese is the most well-known dairy product, as a raw material, namely full milk, skim milk, or milk that has reduced fat content. Cheese is a processed result of fermented milk. As an alternative cheese is made from the ingredients of goat and cow's milk.
Goat cheese is also known as chèvre which refers to a type of cheese made from goat's milk. Goat cheese has the first characteristic of having a high concentration of fatty acids, this is good for increasing good cholesterol (HDL), helping the growth of new cells, reducing the risk of heart disease and storke and increasing insulin sensitivity. This is because cheese made from goat's milk has a lower fat content and contains high nutrients, so it is very healthy to consume. The second feature is white and tender.
While cow cheese has the characteristics of low concentration of fatty acids, yellowish and firm color. Cow cheese has more milk protein and contains less vitamin A, B vitamins, calcium, iron and magnesium. It is beneficial for maintaining healthy bones, maintaining healthy teeth, and nourishing the digestive tract.
There are several kinds of goat cheese including Feta, VBC, Couple, and Humbolt Fog. While cow cheese also has several types, namely Comte, Marieska Gouda, and Pleasant Ridge Reserve. Of the several kinds of cheese, it has its own unique taste.
Considering that cheese is now one of the types of preparations that are favorites of many people, the purchasing power of cheese has also increased. In terms of availability, goat cheese tends not to be widely available in the market so that the price traded is very expensive because of high demand and low product availability. Meanwhile, cow cheese is widely sold in the market and is easily obtained by the public so that from the ease of acquisition, beef cheese has a cheaper price than goat cheese.
