Malcore's Wisconsin Cheese Curd

I'm a big fan of cheese curds, mostly because I am somewhat lactose intolerant, and curds tend to be one of the few dairy products I can eat in a reasonable quantity without getting an upset stomach. I've tried quite a few brands, and Malcore's is easily one of my favorites.

The first time I saw curds from this Appleton, Wisconsin-based company, I was admittedly a bit curious. Normally, you find a product like this in the grocery store's refrigerated dairy section. These, however, were displayed prominently on a table nowhere near the refrigerator. They were also a bit warm. As it turns out, that isn't the only thing different about these.

For one, they are some of the freshest curds I have ever purchased. I can tell because they squeak when you eat them. Even in the dairy state, that's not always a given. In fact, I'd say the majority I've purchased over the years, even those made right here in Wisconsin, didn't squeak.

Another thing I like about these is they aren't as salty as other curds. I can actually taste cheese when I eat these, not salt, which again, is too often the case with other brands. That's probably why a bag of them, despite my best effort not to eat them in one sitting, usually doesn't last me more than a day or two.

Final Opinion: Don't be turned off by the fact it isn't in the refrigerator. This brand is worth taking the time to purchase, though you may need to buy more than one package to make sure you have enough.

My Grade: A