made from goat milk, goat cheese has an earthy, strong taste. Can be purchased in both soft and firm textures, in various shapes and sizes, sometimes rolled in ash or herbs. Available from most supermarkets and delicatessens.

Also packaged as "chèvre," goat's milk cheese is pure white with distinctive tart flavor. It can range from creamy and moist to dry and semi-firm, and is packaged in a wide variety of shapes, from cylinders to discs.

is a soft creamy white cheese with a distinct, slightly sour taste. It is found in gourmet cheese sections of supermarkets.