About Cheese
Cheese is a dairy food made in many flavors, textures, and shapes by thickening milk using a protein called casein.
Types of Cheese
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Cheddar
Origin: England
Recipes: Mac and Cheese, Grilled Cheese, Cheeseburgers
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Blue Cheese
Origin: France
Recipes: Blue Cheese Dressing, Salads, Steaks
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Mozzarella
Origin: Italy
Recipes: Pizza, Caprese Salad, Lasagna
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Camembert
Origin: France
Recipes: Baked Camembert, Cheese Boards, Sandwiches
Fun Facts
- Cheese can be produced using different types of milk including cow, buffalo, goat, horse, and even camel.
- 10 pounds of milk makes 1 pound of cheese.
- Mozzarella, cheddar, swiss and american help prevent tooth decay.
- Cheesemaking has been around for nearly 4,000 years.
- There are over 2,000 varieties of cheeses.