Can moose milk be used to make other dairy products like cheese or yogurt?

Can you make cheese from moose milk?

Yes. The best-known example is the Elk House in the Bjurholm region of Sweden. A cheese industry blog reports that it keeps three semi-domesticated milk-producing moose sisters and makes four cheeses: Feta Moose, White Mould Moose, Blue Moose and Dried Blue Moose. The most popular, Feta Moose, is described as having an acidic flavor and a creamy taste.

What about yogurt and other products?

The page lists cheeses only and mentions no non-cheese products. We found no reliable source for moose yogurt, butter or ice cream, so we cannot say it is done. Treat claims of moose yogurt as unproven.

Why is moose cheese so rare?

• Short season: the same source gives the milking season as May to September, roughly five months.
• Small herd: three milking moose produce very little.
• Difficult animals: moose are temperamental and need a calm, steady hand and patience, and an upset moose can affect the whole year’s cheese output.

How much does moose cheese cost?

The page quotes about 500 US dollars per pound, making it among the most expensive cheeses on that list. Prices change and sources vary, so treat this as approximate.

Can you buy it?

The cheese is sold at the farm, in local restaurants and in small shops, per the same source. We could not confirm the farm’s current opening status, so check with the farm before planning a visit. It is not sold in ordinary supermarkets.

Can you make it at home?

Not realistically. Moose milk is not commercially available, and the animals are wild or semi-domesticated, so home cheesemaking is not practical. Use cow, goat or sheep milk for cheese and yogurt instead.