Reading Cheese Labels

Understanding labels helps make informed choices:

Required Information

- Name: May include protected designation - Fat content: Percentage in dry matter - Producer: Farm, cooperative, or industrial - Best before date: For food safety

Helpful Symbols to Look For

- 🌱 Suitable for vegetarians - 🥛 Lactose-free or low-lactose - 🌍 Organic certification - ♿ Easy-open packaging - 🕌 Halal certification - ✡️ Kosher certification