Excellent flavor.
"I love this cheese. I have ordered several times and have not been disappointed."
Description
Made on the farm. Just as it should be.
This is real cheese... the kind that existed long before shortcuts, stabilizers, and industrial processing.
Our Raw A2 Cheese is handcrafted on a small family farm using milk from 100% grass-fed, A2A2 cows, raised on clean pasture and milked in a carefully inspected barn. The milk is never pasteurized, preserving the natural character, flavor, and integrity of the cheese. From there, it’s made by hand using time-honored methods that respect both the animal and the ingredient.
The result is a cheese that’s rich, clean, and deeply satisfying; full of honest flavor and free from anything unnecessary. No chemical preservatives. No colorings. No anti-caking agents. Just milk, craftsmanship, and patience.
This is cheese as nature intended.
Why A2 Matters
Not all milk proteins are the same.
Milk contains beta-casein proteins, primarily A1 and A2. Our cheese is made exclusively from A2A2 milk, which comes from cows that naturally produce only the A2 beta-casein protein, the form of milk protein humans have consumed for thousands of years.
Many people seek out A2 dairy because it’s closer to milk in its original form and is often perceived as gentler and easier to enjoy than conventional milk, which commonly contains A1 proteins. While everyone’s body is different, choosing A2A2 milk is a way to return to a simpler, more traditional dairy experience.
For us, A2 isn’t a trend, it’s part of our commitment to keeping food as close to its natural state as possible.
What Makes It Different
- 100% grass-fed & raw
- Made exclusively with A2A2 milk
- Handcrafted on the farm in small batches
- Free from preservatives, flavor enhancers, and processing aids
Salted or Unsalted - Your Choice
We offer both salted and unsalted versions of each flavor:
- Salted: Fuller, more developed flavor; our most popular choice
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Unsalted: Clean, mild, and ideal for those seeking a low-sodium option
(Contains just 10 mg of sodium per ounce)
All cheese is made with veal rennet and Celtic sea salt (salted varieties only).
Shipping & Storage
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All cheeses are shipped frozen to preserve freshness and quality
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Shipped With Dry Ice
When shipping perishable goods we pack this item with dry ice to ensure your product stays frozen during transit.
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Raised Regeneratively
Product was raised and harvested the way nature intended. No added hormones, no antibiotics, no fillers. Just purely raised meat.
Storing Notes
Freezer: 24 months
Refrigerator: 5 - 7 days
Thawing: 24 - 48 Hours In Refrigerator
Tenderness
- 1
- 100
Leanness
- 1
- 100
Care
- Enter Low Histamine Info
Overall rating: 4.7823277 / 5 from 464 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This raw cheese is praised for its authentic taste and health benefits, made from 100% grass-fed cows on a small family farm. Customers appreciate its clean ingredients and great quality, with both salted and unsalted options available. The texture and flavor are consistently highlighted as excellent, making it a favorite among buyers.
Summary topics
- Clean Ingredients: 2%
- Product Quality: 11%
- Texture: 10%
- Flavor: 28%
- Customer Satisfaction: 6%
Review topics: [size, flavor, quality, order, variety, shipping, price, service, packaging, texture, consistency, cheese, favorite, foods, blend, cheddar, treat, ingredients, salt, food, bison, swiss, meat, havarti, colby, ordering, gouda, issues, family, try].
Review highlights
- "GREAT flavor, VERY fresh, raw Cheddar." —
- "Great flavor, texture and amazing smooth taste." —
- "High quality products and excellent service!" —
Reviews
Great quality and delicious. Will
"Great quality and delicious. Will definitely reorder."
Reece Renovations
"Raw cheese is great!"
Great addition to my stone ground grits!
"So nice to taste food made with love! I purchased the salted gouda, perfectly seasoned and authentic gouda tang. I cut it into my grits for a gourmet batch of cheese grits. It chews well and melts in the mouth. I find Lately the cheese in the stores chew like bubble gum for some reason. Glad I tried your artisan cheese, great hot or cold and truly nutritious."
Delicious, great flavor and did
"Delicious, great flavor and did not hurt my stomach"
Excllent
"I have not tried the cheese yet, but ground beef is spectacular."
Delish
"Enjoyed this cheese…. certainly better than store bought. Ate it simply as is and also melted it on toast. Really good!"
Exceptional!
"Delicious explosion of flavor!"
THE BEST!
"This is a cheddar cheese that is like no other!"
Just Wonderful!
"Once we found out how much garbage "cheese" is sold now, we were thrilled to find these products. This cheese is the real thing and we love it."
Q&A
- Hi! Which cheeses, if any are: A2 Gluten free Lactose free Grass fed & finished Thank you!
- All of our cheeses are A2A2 and I are not lactose free. It is made with milk from cows that are grass fed and finished though!
- Please send me info on kinds of cheeses & costs. I can't find info on your website. Thanks, Lucy
- Thanks for reaching out! Here is a link to our cheeses: https://northstarbison.com/products/raw-cheese-100-grass-fed-and-finished?_pos=1&_psq=cheese&_ss=e&_v=1.0 I hope this helps!
- Is the Sharp Cheddar a2a2 cheese now? Prior, the website said it was the only cheese that is not a2a2 but a1a2?
- That would be correct. It is all now A2A2.
- Hi what is the ingredient list for the Unsalted colby and white cheddar?
- whole milk, rennet and culture.
- there is a rumor going around that the No salt add Colby Cheese is going to be Discontinued, Can you verify that
- This is true. The farm that makes the cheese will no longer be producing salt free cheese.
Overall rating: 4.7823277 / 5 from 464 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This raw cheese is praised for its authentic taste and health benefits, made from 100% grass-fed cows on a small family farm. Customers appreciate its clean ingredients and great quality, with both salted and unsalted options available. The texture and flavor are consistently highlighted as excellent, making it a favorite among buyers.
Summary topics
- Clean Ingredients: 2%
- Product Quality: 11%
- Texture: 10%
- Flavor: 28%
- Customer Satisfaction: 6%
Review topics: [size, flavor, quality, order, variety, shipping, price, service, packaging, texture, consistency, cheese, favorite, foods, blend, cheddar, treat, ingredients, salt, food, bison, swiss, meat, havarti, colby, ordering, gouda, issues, family, try].
Review highlights
- "GREAT flavor, VERY fresh, raw Cheddar." —
- "Great flavor, texture and amazing smooth taste." —
- "High quality products and excellent service!" —
Reviews
Excellent flavor.
"I love this cheese. I have ordered several times and have not been disappointed."
Great quality and delicious. Will
"Great quality and delicious. Will definitely reorder."
Reece Renovations
"Raw cheese is great!"
Great addition to my stone ground grits!
"So nice to taste food made with love! I purchased the salted gouda, perfectly seasoned and authentic gouda tang. I cut it into my grits for a gourmet batch of cheese grits. It chews well and melts in the mouth. I find Lately the cheese in the stores chew like bubble gum for some reason. Glad I tried your artisan cheese, great hot or cold and truly nutritious."
Delicious, great flavor and did
"Delicious, great flavor and did not hurt my stomach"
Excllent
"I have not tried the cheese yet, but ground beef is spectacular."
Delish
"Enjoyed this cheese…. certainly better than store bought. Ate it simply as is and also melted it on toast. Really good!"
Exceptional!
"Delicious explosion of flavor!"
THE BEST!
"This is a cheddar cheese that is like no other!"
Just Wonderful!
"Once we found out how much garbage "cheese" is sold now, we were thrilled to find these products. This cheese is the real thing and we love it."
Q&A
- Hi! Which cheeses, if any are: A2 Gluten free Lactose free Grass fed & finished Thank you!
- All of our cheeses are A2A2 and I are not lactose free. It is made with milk from cows that are grass fed and finished though!
- Please send me info on kinds of cheeses & costs. I can't find info on your website. Thanks, Lucy
- Thanks for reaching out! Here is a link to our cheeses: https://northstarbison.com/products/raw-cheese-100-grass-fed-and-finished?_pos=1&_psq=cheese&_ss=e&_v=1.0 I hope this helps!
- Is the Sharp Cheddar a2a2 cheese now? Prior, the website said it was the only cheese that is not a2a2 but a1a2?
- That would be correct. It is all now A2A2.
- Hi what is the ingredient list for the Unsalted colby and white cheddar?
- whole milk, rennet and culture.
- there is a rumor going around that the No salt add Colby Cheese is going to be Discontinued, Can you verify that
- This is true. The farm that makes the cheese will no longer be producing salt free cheese.