Heritage Ridge Creamery — Local services in Middlebury

90% of north american cheese. Including europian imported...contains an ingredient called fpc. Fpc is manufactured by Pfizer. This is why most of the cheese with the label “vegetable rennet” isn’t real vegetable rennet. It’s either microbial rennet (made from mold) or FPC (the GMO version) since there is no regulation on the terms used for what rennet is used in cheese labeling.

Microbial rennet — Another alternative to animal rennet is “microbial rennet,” where the coagulating enzymes are produced by a specific type of mold, fungus or yeast organism grown and fermented in a lab setting (often fed soy). Yum. So while the microorganisms aren’t genetically modified, their food source likely is.

This is considered vegetarian-friendly as the enzyme produced by the organism is not derived from an animal. There is again a large consensus in the cheesemaking world that cheeses made with this type of microbial rennet can lead to a final cheese product with a bitter taste. This option is commonly used in “certified organic” and “certified...

Title: Amazing Cheese Selection and Friendly Staff!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I recently visited Heritage Ridge Creamery and had an amazing experience! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They have an awesome selection of cheese products that cater to all tastes and preferences.

However, I did have a little mishap at the checkout. Unfortunately, my ranch cheese curds 😞 fell out of the container and made a mess. It would be great if they could consider adding tape over the lip of the containers to prevent accidents like mine.

Overall, I highly recommend Heritage Ridge Creamery for cheese lovers. The variety of cheeses available is impressive, and the staff goes above and beyond to make your visit enjoyable. Don't miss out on this cheese paradise! And also I highly recommend the...

Typically enjoy going here... NOT THIS TIME!!! The staff at this establishment yelled at me like I was a child. I understand that you request that we wear a mask inside the shop, that does not however give you the right to yell at my family. No greeting... nothing... just yelling at us like we are children. You will never recieve my, nor my families business again. I prefer to spend my money where people treat you with respect. Oh yeah... the staff that was yelling at me was standing next to a coworker WITHOUT their mask on.... too bad... my family has been going for years......