I enjoy having cheese cubes as a snack, but now that I'm pregnant, I'm being extra careful about what I eat. Are packaged cheese cubes generally safe to consume during pregnancy, or should I avoid them? I just want to be sure.
Actually, my doctor specifically told me that processed cheese cubes sold in India are pasteurized and perfectly safe to eat. The only risk is with unpasteurized raw milk cheeses, which we rarely get here anyway.
I just delivered recently and I lived on cheese cubes and apples for my evening snacks during my pregnancy! It's totally safe, delicious, and gave me a quick energy boost.
I was so worried about listeria that I double-checked the packaging of every cheese block I bought! As long as it is made from pasteurized milk and kept refrigerated, it is completely safe, so don't worry.
During my IVF pregnancy, I was very careful with food safety. I used to microwave my cheese slices or eat only sealed, trusted brands of cheese cubes to avoid any contamination risk.
Yes, packaged cheese cubes like Amul are completely pasteurized and safe to eat. They are actually a great source of calcium, just don't eat unpasteurized soft cheeses like blue cheese.
My mother-in-law was a bit skeptical about processed cheese, but I showed her that packaged cheese cubes are pasteurized and safe. I used to have one with my evening toast and it tasted amazing!
Processed cheese cubes are fine to have, but for calcium, I also suggest home-made paneer or curd which are fresher. If you ever get any severe stomach upset or cramps, make sure to consult your doctor immediately.
