MOTH said:

Does organic/local farm/free-range cheese also make the animal suffer?

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Boursin FAQ’s

What is Gournay Cheese?
When Francois Boursin first sold his creation, he was asked to classify it for customs purposes. He chose the name "Gournay" for his cheese, naming it for the small town in France where he grew up.

Today, every package of Boursin® is labeled "All Natural Gournay Cheese," the legal standard of identity for Boursin.

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Is Boursin kosher?
A reflection of the highest quality standards, Boursin's Garlic & Fine Herbs, Pepper, Shallot & Chive, Fig, Raisin & Nut, Cranberry Pepper (holiday item) and Garlic and Fine Herbs Toppers are certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.

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Why is Boursin wrapped in foil?
Boursin's unique packaging was designed to keep Boursin fresh, make it easy to unwrap and rewrap, and make an attractive presentation on a cheese board.

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Is Boursin gluten free?
Yes, all Boursin flavors are gluten free.

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Do any of the Boursin products contain allergens?
All of the Boursin products contain milk and Boursin Fig, Raisin & Nut contains milk and nuts.

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What does the Best Before date mean?
The Best Before date is located on the top of the package. It is the date the product must be purchased by to ensure optimum freshness.

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Can Boursin be frozen?
Freezing Boursin is not recommended.

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Why doesn’t my store carry all of the Boursin Flavors?
Each store decides which flavors it will carry. If you are looking for a particular flavor, ask the Deli Manager about ordering it.

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What type of milk is used?
Cow’s milk is used in the production of Boursin cheeses.

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Does Boursin contain rennet?
Boursin cheeses do not contain any type of rennet.

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Wiccan_Seeker said:

Theres no need for rennet. The Hindus make cheese by combining 2-3 parts of hot milk with 1 part of yoghurt. At these ratios the pH cancels out and the curd separates from the whey.

Pour through a cloth, compress to a lump and presto, there's fresh cheese. If you worked hygienically you can age it to cheeses we know.

I did this myself, it works.

Alternatively you can add vinegar to hot milk - same effect.

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Boom said:

That seems like an extreme example used for shock value

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You don't think the fur farm that footage was taken on does that regularly?

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Wiccan Seeker what is the name of that song in your vid. I love it, but it sure is going to bring up some bad images now.

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what do they do with the carcasses?

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jonathan_206 said:

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Jonathan, thanks for replying, I was just thinking about my liking for cheese and whether or not I should attempt to retrain my brain about that a few moments ago while taking a shower. Then I come and read your post.

Does organic/local farm/free-range cheese also make the animal suffer? What if they don't constantly rebreed them? If I got a cow and milked it every once in awhile to make homemade cheese, would that make the animal suffer?

I am not talking about mass cheese production, where no doubt the farmers force cows to produce milk by excessive breeding. I'm talking about conscious milk production where the cows produce milk naturally and then it is milked. Such a thing has to exist....I hope.

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I think that if you got a cow of your own and took care of it, and it gave milk that would be just fine. I don't know however how long a cow's milking period is. Maybe they milk their whole life, just not as much as when they're nursing. I think though that you would have to have it give birth to start with, that's my honest guess. But you know there are some pretty good vegan cheese out there. The follow your heart brand I think is pretty good, at least the mozzerella. Once more people become vegans then food will get better. But I was reading that
there is a vegetable derived rennet, and I am hoping someday perhaps a vegan cheese can be made of it.

Cheese is a tough point for a lot of people to become vegans. It's really a drug, like meat. It seriously is. I don't remember all the facts about it, but it's physically addictive from what I remember. Eating vegan just isn't the same. In my opinion, it can be better, or it can be worse. It all depends on how you go about it.

You could get a little goat, and milk it. But you might have to again make it give birth.

I think I have a few recipes for vegan cheese. Pm me if you would like them.


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I trap every winter for money/recreation/damage control for farmers.

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You hunt down and kill innocent animals for recreation?

This is exactly why I hate hunting. Because it's a cop out when people say they do it just for food. If you were really concerned about food, you wouldn't have spent all that money on hunting supplies permits gas to go hunt down an innocent animal for fun.

It's totally insane for people to behave the way they do in this thread towards vegetarianism and then not expect vegans to be mad at you. You are behaving like absolute scum. It's outrageous.

Why do you feel the need to post videos of animal torture videos in contempt for veganism? That is wicked. You are doing it to the offense of others. Because deep down, you know it's wrong the way you're behaving, and selfish.And so you lash out.

I don't look down on meat eaters, if they have a good attitude. But the attitudes I see here are rotten. You provoke others, and cause much hurt. You disregard animals feelings and the sanctity of life. And then when they get mad, you call them peta freaks.

First, wake up and realize that you are a living creature, and that all life is sacred and worth consideration and they need compassion and mercy and they feel pain like you do. Then, stop stereotyping people and acting like immature jerks, trying to show how tough you are because you can watch an animal being killed or kill an animal. It's pathetic, and you know it takes a lot more courage to take blows then to deliver them.

It takes a lot more courage to wake up, and not shut your eyes to the cruelty and bitterness of this world, to stand up and work to do something about it, even when it's so overwhelming.

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ChiefGreenLeaf said:

This thread has really upet me. People are so dumb too. I think we should live like the Native Americans...they held their prey in the highest respect. There is no excuse for the crulety however.

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