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Is raw cheese healthier than cooked cheese? The full nutritional and safety breakdown

Jan 1, 2026 •

4 min read

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unpasteurized, or raw, milk products were responsible for a significant majority of dairy-related foodborne illness outbreaks between 1993 and 2006. This stark safety contrast is central to the debate over whether raw cheese is healthier than its cooked or pasteurized counterpart.

Is Cheese Healthier Uncooked? Separating Fact from Flavor

Dec 19, 2025 •

4 min read

Research suggests that raw milk products may be responsible for a far greater proportion of dairy-borne illnesses than pasteurized products. This raises the question: is cheese healthier uncooked, or do potential health risks outweigh the nutritional benefits that can be lost through heat?