Karoun Dairies Labne

Karoun Dairies was kind enough to send me out there Keifer Cheese Labne in Original and Lite.

Are you wondering what Labne is by now, well here it goes it is traditionally made by draining whey from slightly salted yogurt, Labne is a thick & creamy yogurt cheese and a healthier alternative to regular cream cheese. It is also rich enough to be used as a substitute for sour cream.

Karoun Dairies is America’s leading producer of handmade specialty cheeses and natural yogurts. More than 50 years of cheese making experience go into providing their delicious Labne. The result is a thick and creamy spreadable Kefir Cheese that is a healthier choice for cheese lovers watching the fat and sodium in their diets.

Let's start out with a little bit of information about Karoun Dairies. Founded in 1992, Karoun is a family-run business reflecting fulfillment of the American dream. The company has continued to grow from creating hand braided String Cheese for local ethnic and specialty grocery stores, to producing a wide variety of Mediterranean specialty cheeses and yogurt products with nationwide mainstream distribution. All Karoun cheeses are natural and handmade using only milk from cows that are free from growth hormones, BGH/rBST, and are Real California Milk certified. All Karoun’s yogurt products (yogurt, kefir cheese (Labne) and sour cream) are all natural and OU Kosher certified. 

The texture was great. It was smooth and creamy like sour cream. The taste was like a sweet sour cream and cream cheese mix. We used it on everything form bagels, I mixed it with my sons dry cereal and he loved it, burritos  tacos and mixed it with ranch to make a great veggie dip! The Original was better than the Lite in my opinion but it was still so good. If I could I would buy stock in this stuff it's so great!

Karoun Dairies has so much more to offer than just Labne though, go and check them out at www.karouncheese.com

Just in time for Thanksgiving

When planning out a traditional and rich Thanksgiving dinner, “healthy” is not a word that first comes to mind. However, a rediscovered superfood can make this year’s Thanksgiving dishes exceptional by being rich, traditional and healthy all at once! Kefir, is a fermented milk product that contains several healthy probiotics and yeast. Although a staple of traditional Mediterranean diets for generations, many Americans are unfamiliar of Kefir or Kefir Cheese (Labne). Karoun Dairies, Inc. makes a delicious Kefir Cheese Labne that is a healthier alternative to heavy cream, cream cheese, sour cream and butter. This Thanksgiving, try this exciting superfood by making the best mashed potatoes!

Superfood Mashed Potatoes

2lbs potatoes

1 cup of Karoun Kefir Cheese Labne (or ½ cup per pound of potatoes)

Salt & Pepper to Taste

Optional: Add milk if thinner consistency is preferred

***This review was written by Megan 2 Mrs. Very Flamable's Savings and Reviews. I receieved this product for review purposes only. There was no monetary compensation and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions are those of mine and mine alone***