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We’ve got answers! Check out our FAQs below.
Brand Questions
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Oralife is a retail cheese brand that is committed to providing customers with 100% natural Wisconsin-made cheese. Oralife wants to help customers live a healthy, vibrant lifestyle.
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Contact your local grocery store or online grocery store and request Oralife cheese products!
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email oralife@orangecheese.us
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Farm Questions
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Oralife cheese products are made with fresh milk from local dairy farms in the state of Wisconsin.
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The cows that provide the fresh milk live comfortably and are cared for by family dairy farms. The cows even have “health care” as dietitians carefully balance the cows’ diets for optimal health.
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Oralife cows have access to grazing pastures and fresh water 24 hours a day. Grazing on grass accounts for more than 50% of the cows diet, the remaining food being leaves and stems of corn, wheat, and oats.
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Oralife cows are not given antibiotics or growth hormones.
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Oralife farms are family-run farms that operate as a co-operative, ensuring high-quality milk production while also promoting sustainable farming practices.
Allergen Questions
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No, Oralife cheese products are gluten-free.
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Please click each cheese product to see nutrition and ingredient information
Storage Questions
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In most cases, Oralife cheese products will be fine to eat for a few weeks after “Best By Date” as long as the cheese has been properly refrigerated. If there is any visible discoloration or unpleasant smell, then please do not eat.
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Oralife cheeses are best stored in refrigeration at around 35 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). Cheese should also be stored inside of a plastic bag or container such that it does not dry out or absorb other food flavors from inside of the refrigerator.
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The “Best By Date” on Oralife cheese indicates when the cheese will have the best flavor and/or quality.
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Taking Oralife cheeses with you on-the-go is one of Oralife’s advantages: our snack-friendly packaging can comfortably fit into a lunchbox, backpack, or even your pockets! For extended travel, be sure to place the cheese next to a cold-pack or other refrigerated items to ensure that the cheese is cool and fresh when you decide to enjoy it.
Cheese Questions
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Natural cheese is made directly from milk, while processed cheese is not. Natural cheese is made using four basic steps: coagulating, draining, salting, and ripening. Processed cheese manufacture incorporates extra steps, including cleaning, blending, and melting. Processed cheese may also include additives and preservatives not commonly used in natural cheeses.
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Oralife cheese is all made in Wisconsin, USA.
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Yes, Oralife cheese is made from fresh milk that is pasteurized upon arrival at the production facility.
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Oralife cheeses are made with 100% fresh, real milk from Wisconsin cows.
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Yes, Oralife cheeses are made using milk from only Wisconsin cows. Oralife is endorsed by Proudly Wisconsin Cheese, representing the pride and high quality deeply rooted in Wisconsin’s dairy industry.
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On arrival to the production facility, the milk is subjected to testing to ensure its purity. Another round of testing includes milk standardization, pasteurization, and homogenization. Only the highest quality milk can be used to produce Oralife cheeses.
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Our cheeses are made by separating the whey from the curds. This is done by gently heating the milk and adding cultures such as bacteria or rennet to make the milk curdle. Once the curd hardens, it is cut into portions to release whey. Next, the curd can be heated and/or stacked again to expel more whey. Salt is added before the curd is put into a mold, where the curd is pressed to get a uniform texture. The cheese is then aged for a period of time until it reaches optimal texture.
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Wisconsin is known as “America’s Dairyland” due to its longstanding tradition of cheesemaking excellence. From the middle of the 18th century, dairy farmers in Wisconsin have skillfully and thoughtfully built a reputation for healthy cows, prosperous farms, sustainable dairy farming practices, and of course : excellent cheese! In addition to the generations of hard work and ingenuity, Wisconsin’s climate and terrain are perfectly suited for cows to live a healthy life. Due to years of cooperation and growth, Wisconsin has come to be known as “America’s Dairyland” due to its high dairy standards, high volume production, and high quality cheese.
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