i have been eating cheesecake.
most cheeses in aus are pasteurised, and the labels on philly say that they use skim milk, which will be pasteurised...
just found this...
Do cottage cheese and philadelphia cheese fall into the category of soft cheese to be avoided during pregnancy?
Nuala's Reply:
Although both cottage cheese and philadelphia cheese are soft in texture, they are not classified as soft cheese. Cottage cheese is classified as a curd cheese and philadelphia is classified as a cream cheese. Both of these cheeses are safe to eat during pregnancy. However, they are not the best types to go for because they are both low in calcium.
The best advice regarding cheese choices during pregnancy is:
• Only choose cheese made from pasteurised milk.
• Opt for hard cheese such as cheddar, edam or gouda as they are the best sources of dietary calcium and the need for calcium increases by 50% in the second half of pregnancy.
Cheeses that are not recommended during pregnancy are soft cheeses such as blue cheese, brie cheese or camembert cheese. Also, any cheese made from unpasteurised milk is not recommended. Cheese made from unpasteurised milk, must state this on the label by law. If you are buying cheese from a delicatessen or cheese shop, the cheese may be cut from a large round of cheese and so there may not be a label on the piece you buy. In this case, always ask for confirmation that the cheese is made from pasteurised milk before making any purchase.
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