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obj: "\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tHi, Katherine. Raw milk cheese is made using pure raw milk that is heated at low temps to retain it\u2019s active enzymes and cultures. However, in the U.S., the FDA requires a lengthy 60-day aging process for unpasteurized cheese so it\u2019s considered \u201Csafer\u201D than true raw milk cheese since this lengthy aging process results in the acids and salts in raw-milk cheese to inhibit harmful bacteria from growing. So when I refer to raw milk cheese, keep in mind that in the U.S. it\u2019s not really \u201Craw\u201D because of the lengthy aging process. Yet, because it\u2019s made with good quality milk to begin with, I believe it\u2019s a better product for those who can tolerate dairy.\nAnother healthier alternative to conventional U.S. pasteurized cheese is grassfed cheese (sometimes referred to as pastured cheese), which is cheese made from the milk of pastured cows (cows that actually eat grass not grain). Similar to raw milk cheese, these cheese start with a purer milk. However, in the case of grassfed the milk is generally pasteurized before the cheese-making process.\nAnd last but not least, organic cheese made from pasteurized organic milk is certainly a better option than conventional non-organic cheese. I hope this helps. And congratulations on your pregnancy! If you do have concerns about soft cheeses, such as feta and others that are typically restricted during pregnancy, I highly encourage you to avoid these products. I always live by the rule of being ultra-conservative during pregnancy.\nLots of blessings, Kelly\n\t\t"@en-us