Types of Cheese
- Cheese is made from milk.
- In some countries the milk from goats, ewes and camels is used to make cheese.
- In Britain most cheese is made from cow’s milk.
- Cheese may be grouped in several ways.
Types Of Cheese
- Very Hard (Parmesan)
- Hard (Cheddar)
- Semi hard (Stilton)
- Soft – Unripened (Cottage)
- Soft – Ripened (Camembert)
- Processed (Cheese Slices or Cheese Spread)
Very Hard Cheese
- Very hard cheese has a low water content.
- Good keeping quality.
- Strong flavour.
- Close texture.
- An example of a very hard cheese is Parmesan cheese.
Hard Cheese
- Hard cheese has a relatively low water content.
- Has good keeping quality.
- Examples of hard cheeses are Cheddar and Gruyere.
Semi-Hard Cheese
- Semi-Hard cheese has a higher water content.
- It is more difficult to store.
- Examples of this cheese are Stilton, Gorgonzola, Danish Blue, Roquefort and Edam.
Soft – Unripened Cheese
- Soft cheese has the highest water content.
- The high water content encourages the growth of bacteria and mould.
- Storage time is reduced.
- Examples of unripened soft cheese are Cottage cheese and Cream cheese.
Soft – Ripened Cheese
- Soft cheese has the highest water content.
- The high water content encourages the growth of bacteria and mould.
- Storage time is reduced.
- Examples of ripened soft cheese are Fetta cheese and Camembert.
Processed Cheese
- Processed cheese is made from a mixture of cheeses.
- It may be sold in slices.
- Some processed cheese has butter added to make it into a creamy spread.
- Examples of processed cheese are Cheese Slices and Creamy Cheese Spread.
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