Each delicious bite of Upper Canada cheese is meant to be savoured. Whether enjoyed alone or with friends, our cheeses are perfect for any occasion.

In addition to being the ideal complement to any evening, our cheeses may also be particularly good for the body.

New research suggests the 100% pure Guernsey milk we use to craft our cow’s milk cheeses may be easier to digest and enjoy for some people who experience difficulty with dairy products.

What is A2 Protein milk?

All cow’s milk contains protein. Primarily, the proteins produced by dairy cows are known as caseins, of which A1 and A2 are two forms.

Most cow’s milk contains a mix of A1 and A2 protein.

However, the milk you find on your grocery store shelf is likely to contain a much higher concentration of the A1 protein. In fact, Holstein cows, which produce the vast majority of commercially available milk, deliver the highest concentration of the A1 protein in their milk.

Milk from Guernsey cows contains less than 20% of the A1 protein.

Guernsey cows, like the ones that Upper Canada gets its milk from, produce the highest concentration of A2 protein in their milk. Guernsey cow milk contains over 80% A2 protein, compared to 15% produced by Holstein cows.

Why is this Significant?

If you’ve ever avoided drinking milk or eating dairy products because they don’t seem to agree with you, you’re not alone. Many people in North America have difficulty digesting milk. Symptoms can include everything from that queasy feeling in your belly, to cramps and bloating.

Most write this off to being lactose intolerant. But, emerging research suggests that’s not always the case.

Welcome Back, Cheese Lovers

The Upper Canada Cheese Company uses 100% pure and delicious Guernsey milk to produce our award winning cow’s milk cheeses. In fact, we’re the only creamery in all of Canada to produce our cow’s milk cheese with 100% Guernsey milk.

If you’ve been avoiding cheese because milk just doesn’t sit right with you, give Upper Canada cheeses a try. You may just rediscover your love of dairy and develop a new love for the taste and craftsmanship that goes into every wheel of Upper Canada cheese.