Cheese Bros FAQ's

Are your products gluten free?

All of our hard cheeses except one are gluten-free, and so are our cheese curds. Trappiste Ale Washed Gouda is the only cheese we have that may have trace amounts of gluten due to the ale used during production.

Our Cheese Spreads are NOT gluten free. Of our non-cheese products our jams, salami, and caramels are all gluten free. We have the ingredients and nutritional informationof every product listed on the product page if you need anyadditional information. If you need to know the ingredients of a specific product in a gift box, Please contact us.

What kind of milk do you use, and how are the cows treated? 

All of our cheeses are made with pasteurized cow’s milk. We only use rBST free milk from family farms in Wisconsin.

We want everyone who works with us to be treated well, and that includes the cows! The farmers who provide the milk for our cheeses feel they have an ethical and moral obligation to be attentive to all aspects of their cows' health and well-being. They follow strict standards in how the cows are housed and treated.

Is the cheese vegetarian?

All of our classic cheeses are 100% vegetarian because they are made with vegetable rennet. This does not affect the nutritional value or taste of the cheese. The only non-vegetarian cheeses we offer have add-ins like bacon that are clearly listed in the product name, description, and nutritional label and some specialty cheeses made in another facility such as Trappiste.

Our current cheeses that aren't vegetarian are: Trappiste, Door County Duet, Buffalo Chicken Cheese Curds, Bacon Baked Bliss, and as always any other cheeses with meat in the name, but all ingredients are listed for each cheese so you can always double check! Please let us know of any that aren't listed. Thank you!

Is your cheese kosher? 

Our cheese is not kosher certified, but all of our classic cheeses are made with vegetable rennet. Please reach out if you have questions about specific products, so we can help you decide which cheeses meet your dietary needs! You can also refer to each item to see the ingredients.

Do you have low sodium/low fat cheese?

We do not offer any low sodium or low-fat cheeses. Our lowest sodium cheese is our Wisconsin Gruyere with 130mg/serving. Most of our cheeses are closer to 170mg/serving. The fat content is on average about 9g/serving. We list the nutritional information for all our products on the individual product page. 

Are the cheeses shelf-stable? 

No, our cheeses are not shelf stable. The cheese should be kept in a cool, dry area consistently below 60°F to maintain its best taste and texture. Harder, older cheeses like the Rhapsody, Northwoods Parmesan and 8-Year Aged Cheddar will keep a little longer outside the refrigerator because of their relatively low moisture content, but should still be kept cold long-term.

How long will my cheese last in the fridge? Can I freeze it? 

Our blocks of cheese will last 8-12 months unopened in the refrigerator if they are refrigerated upon arrival. They should not be frozen as it can ruin the texture and taste.

Cheese spreads last 10 months in the fridge.

The big exception is our cheese curds. Curds are good unopened in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks but can be safely frozen due to their high moisture content. Cheese curds can be frozen for 2-3 months.

There’s white stuff on my cheese! Is it mold? 

If you notice a white buildup on any of our smoked and aged cheeses, don’t worry! It’s not mold. What you are seeing is calcium lactate, a salt that naturallyrises to the surface of cheese during the natural aging process. It doesn’t have much of a taste but can sometimes be a little salty or crunchy. It is completely safe to eat!

Mold is usually blue or green and will be more localized in shape. If you aren’t sure if what you are seeing is calcium lactate or mold, contact us and our cheese experts will help you out. Please include a picture if possible so that we can help you more efficiently.