There is much folklore surrounding the milking of Highlanders in the and it is said that great virtue belonged to cheese made by women at the summer shielings. They infused the cheese with herbs and gathered Pearlwort (or Mothan in Gaelic) from the high peaks to add to the milk to keep it safe from fairies; 🧚 those who ate this cheese were said to be protected.
The butterfat in the milk of the Highlander can be as high as 9 to 10%, 2 to 3 times higher than that of conventional milking breeds. The Highlanders milk is rich and sweet and is also ideal for producing a perfect gelato style ice cream.
At Highland Moo Milk we'd like to think we know more than a thing or two about milk. Along with our lovely cows, we have a brilliant team of people working joyfully to bring a creamy, delicious piece of the Highlands to every fridge in the land.
You can tell a lot about a person from the milk they drink.
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If you are cow-curious to find out MOOre about the magical beasts that are Highland cattle then click here.