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CHEESE
SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN
EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER
INTRODUCTION
Cheese is a food derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of
flavours, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It
comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk
of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. During production, the milk is usually
acidified, and adding the enzyme rennet causes coagulation. The solids
are separated and pressed into final form. Some cheeses have molds on
the rind, the outer layer, or throughout. Most cheeses melt at cooking
temperature.
Cheese is valued for its portability, long life, and high content
of fat, protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Cheese is more compact and
has a longer shelf life than milk, although how long a cheese will keep
depends on the type of cheese; labels on packets of cheese often claim
that a cheese should be consumed within three to five days of opening.
Generally speaking, hard cheeses, such as parmesan last longer than soft
cheeses, such as Brie or goat’s milk cheese. The long storage life of some
cheeses, especially when encased in a protective rind, allows selling
when markets are favourable.
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COMPONENTS IN CHEESEMAKING
Milk – The various cheese of the world first owe their character and taste to the
type of milk used – double cream, toned, or skimmed milk. The character also
greatly depends on the what animal the milk came from – cow, goat, ewe, or
water buffalo.
Starter – If left in a warm place, milk will sour by itself. This souring is due to the action
of bacteria on the milk sugar, lactose, and its conversion to lactic acid or sour milk.
To speed up the process of souring and to prevent the milk from becoming bitter
and unpleasantly sour, a little warm sour milk from the previous day’s milk is added
to this batch. This speeds up or starts the process of coagulation, and is known as
the starter or starter culture. In the case of pasteurized milk, all bacteria is killed, and
hence the starter consists of a combination of cultures grown in the lab.
Rennet – Although the starter culture speeds up the process of souring milk, and
would eventually cause it to curdle, it produces quite a sharp, acidic taste. The use
of rennet, which is an enzyme from the inner lining of young hoofed animals like
lambs and calves, significantly improves the product. Rennet also helps break down
the curd into a smooth, even consistency, contributing to the texture and flavour.
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PROCESSING OF CHEESE
Preparation of milk
Milk is one of the prime ingredient was making cheese, it is a high protein dairy
product made from the milk of animals like cows, sheep, goat, buffalo, yak
etc. Prior to manufacture process, milk needs to be prepared, this is done by
pasteurizing the milk, homogenizing it and then clarifying it.
Addition of starter
This is done by two methods:
In sour milk cheese lactic acid bacteria thickens the milk and sweet milk
cheeses (most cheeses are of this kind), which are also called rennet cheeses.
For this the cheese maker adds rennet an enzyme taken from the stomach of
suckling calves to separate solids in the milk from the fluid. The rennet causes
the milk protein to build up and the milk to curdle without the milk turning sour.
In this method all other solid particles like fat, protein and vitamins get
encompassed. Most of the rennet used today in cheese making comes from
the lining of a calf’s stomach.
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PROCESSING OF CHEESE
Formation of Coagulum
Addition of starter leads to coagulation of milk into a thick mass called ‘young
curd’ and separation of whey. When the process is complete the liquid whey
is drained off and the solid mass of curd or coagulated milk protein is used to
make cheese. At this stage this is called as ‘firm curd’
Cutting
Firm curd is cut into smaller pieces by use of knives or chains. The size of the cut
will be dictated by the type and recipe of cheese. In most countries this
process is carried out manually. This process is carried out for hard cheeses.
Stirring/ Scalding
•This process is also carried out for hard cheeses. It expels more whey and
shrinks the curd.
•This process also speeds up the bacterial metabolism.
Salting
•Salt is added into the cheese by the wet or dry method as per the recipe.
•Brining in some cheeses also leads to longevity in shelf life
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PROCESSING OF CHEESE
Moulding or Vatting and Pressing
•After salting cheese is put in moulds for it to acquire a particular shape.
•This can be done in plastic or wooden moulds
•The cheese is pressed which gives it a definite shape.
•In case of blue chesses, pressing is not done.
Finishing
•Cheese is de-moulded and a rind or coating is given to the cheese.
•This process includes coating, wrapping or bandaging the cheese.
•The softer cheeses acquire a natural rind while it matures.
•In some cases rind is dried by rubber ash, use of grape must and wrapping it in
leaves.
•Such as Gorgonzola which is coated with plaster of Paris
Ripening/ Maturing
Mostly the harder cheeses are matured. They are matured in caves. A hard
cheese can take anything from 8 weeks to a year to ripen and mature.
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TYPE OF CHEESE
Types of cheese are grouped or classified according to criteria such as length of ageing,
texture, methods of making, fat content, animal milk, country or region of origin, etc.
The method most commonly and traditionally used is based on moisture content,
which is then further narrowed down by fat content and curing or ripening
methods. The criteria may either be used singly or in combination, with no single
method being universally used. The type of cheese produced by the cheesemaker
depends on the amount of moisture he wishes to eliminate and the size of the cheese.
The amount of moisture in the cheese will also determine what kind of rind or mould
will grow on the cheese.
1. Fresh Cheeses
Fresh cheeses are usually made by setting the curd with starter and rennet and are
high in moisture. The young curd is placed in sacks or perforated containers and
drained slowly without pressure for a few hours so that the curd retains much of the
way. Once sufficient whey has been drained off, the curds are either mixed or sprinkled
with salt. They are now ready to be eaten. For some cheese, like fromage frais, the
rennet is not added. Such cheese is called ‘lactic cheese’. Some fresh cheeses are
allowed to mature and grow either a white or bluish grey mould. Fresh cheeses are
always mild and high in moisture and therefore low in fat. They have a slightly acidic or
lactic taste. Most are used for cooking but some may be wrapped in leaves or dusted
with paprika or fresh herbs for serving as a table cheese.
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TYPE OF CHEESE
2 .Soft Cheeses
The curd is ladled gently into perforated moulds and left to drain in an atmosphere of
high humidity so that the curd does not lose too much whey. After a few hours, the
cheeses are turned out of their moulds and left to mature for a few weeks. Their high
moisture content, coupled with high humidity, attracts and encourages the growth of
classic white penicillium mould, which helps to break down the curd and contribute the
flavour and texture of the cheese. The result is a creamy, smooth, interior that looks as
though it is almost ready to run
3. Semi-hard Cheeses
To obtain a firmer cheese, the curd is cut up to release some of the whey before the
curd is placed in the moulds. It is then often lightly pressed to speed up the
draining. After a day or so, the cheese is turned out of its mould and washed in
brine. This seals the rind before the cheese is placed in cellars or ripening rooms where
moulds are encouraged to grow. The lower moisture content means the fermentation
process is slower, producing cheeses with a round, full-bodied, rather than strong
flavour. Their taste often seems to be embodied with the oils and esters of the wild
mountain flowers of Europe. When young, semi-soft cheeses have a firm yet springy,
school eraser texture, becoming elastic and supple.
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TYPE OF CHEESE
4. Hard Cheeses
To make a hard cheese, the curd must be cut more finely – from small cubes to rice-sized
pieces. The smaller the pieces the more whey will be lost from the curd. The curds are then
gently heated in a vat to force out more moisture before the whey is drained out. Salt is then
added to the curd, which now resembles rubbery, lumpy cottage cheese. They may be cut
again before being placed in large, perforated moulds that are frequently engraved with the
unique symbol, logo, pattern or name to identify the finished cheese or its maker. This is
then sealed and left to mature for weeks or even years. Hard block cheeses are pressed into
shape and then matured in a special plastic wrap that allows the cheese to age without the
development of either mould or rind. The moisture that would normally be lost during
maturation is also retained.
5. Blue Cheeses
Blue cheeses are neither pressed nor cooked. Most frequently the curd is crumbled,
eliminating much of the whey, then scooped into stainless steel cylindrical moulds, each with
a wooden disc on top. The curd remains in the moulds for one to two weeks and is churned
frequently to let the weight of the curds to press out more of the whey. Once the cheeses
can stand up on their own, they are removed from the moulds, rubbed with salt, and
returned to the cellars. The blue mould is a strain of penicillium that is added to the milk
before the rennet is added. For the blue mould to grow, however, it needs to breathe, and
this is aided by piercing the cheese with rods. The blue then grows along the tunnels and
into the nooks and crannies between the loose curd producing shattered porcelain look that
typifies blue cheese. Most blue cheese are normally wrapped in foil to prevent them from
drying up.
CLASSIFICATION
OF
CHEESE
Cheeses are normally classified according to firmness, which varies with the degree of moisture. The
moisture content of firm cheeses may be as low as 30%, while that of soft or fresh cheeses may be as high
as 80%. The most common designations include fresh (or unripened) cheeses, soft ripened cheeses, firm
or semi-firm cheeses, blue-veined, processed and goats milk cheeses.
Fresh cheeses
Fresh or unripened cheeses are coagulated under the action of lactic acid fermentation in the milk instead
of adding rennet. While they are drained after formation of the curd, they are neither ripened nor
fermented. This category includes cottage cheese, ricotta, mascarpone, cream cheese and quark. Fresh
cheeses are mainly used in baking and desserts, plain or flavoured with vegetables, fruits, herbs or spices.
Soft Cheeses
Soft cheeses are ripened for a relatively short period of time before being drained and turned into molds
without being pressed or cooked. They have a moisture content of 50% to 60% and their fat content
represents 20% to 26% of the cheese’s weight. They develop a soft rind that can be more or less satiny
and are usually eaten with bread, since they tend to lose a lot of flavor when heated.
Soft cheeses are divided in two categories according to the characteristics of the rind: the surface-ripened
soft cheeses (covered with a thin layer of a white down or mold) like Brie, Camembert and Coulommiers,
and the interior-ripened soft cheeses (washed in light brine to maintain the moisture level and softness of
the cheese) like Munster, Pont-l’Évèque and Époisses.
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CLASSIFICATION
OF
CHEESE
Firm and semi-firm cheeses
Semi-firm cheeses are uncooked pressed cheeses that are dense and usually pale yellow
in color. They include Cheddar, Cantal, Reblochon, Edam, Gouda and Monterey Jack. Firm
cheeses are cheeses that have been cooked and pressed. The curd is heated for an hour in
order to make it more concentrated, which, upon pressing, produces a more compact
cheese. Their texture is usually firm, although some hard cheeses, like Parmesan and
Romano, may have a rather granular texture. Gruyère, Emmenthal, Jarlsberg, Raclette and
Beaufort also are a part of that category.
Blue-veined cheeses
Blue-veined (or blue) cheeses are neither cooked nor pressed; the curd is inoculated with
a species of blue-green mold, which is injected into the cheese by means of long needles.
Fermentation occurs from the inside toward the outside. Those cheeses – including
Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, Bleu de Bresse and Danish Blue – have a strong and sharp,
peppery flavor and are often crumbled in texture.
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CLASSIFICATION
OF
CHEESE
Process cheeses
Process cheeses are cheeses made from one or several cooked or uncooked pressed cheeses that are
remelted, and to which milk, cream or butter is added; they keep for a long time. Depending on the
product, stabilizers, emulsifiers, salt, colours, sweeteners and seasonings may be added. A more or
less soft and elastic texture and a mild flavor are obtained. In North America, these cheeses are
mostly made using Cheddar cheese, whereas in Europe, Emmental and Gruyère predominate.
Process cheeses have different names depending on the quantity of cheese they contain (process
cheese, process cheese food, cheese spread).
Goats-milk cheeses
Goat’s-milk (or goat) cheeses are soft cheeses with a natural rind; they may be made from 100%
goat’s milk or from a mixture of goat’s milk and cow’s milk. They are available unripened, soft and
surface-ripened, or in some cases hard. Whiter than cheeses made from cow’s milk, they also tend to
have a more pronounced flavor. These cheeses are often very salty, a factor which has the effect of
prolonging their storage life.
Cheeses in this family include Crottin de Chavignol, Valençay, Chevrotin and feta.
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CURING/RIPENING OF CHEESE
Cheese ripening, alternatively cheese maturation or affinage, is a process in cheesemaking. It is
responsible for the distinct flavour of cheese, and through the modification of “ripening agents”,
determines the features that define many different varieties of cheeses, such as taste, texture, and
body.
After the initial manufacturing process of the cheese is done, the cheese ripening process occurs.
This process is especially important since it defines the flavour and texture of the cheese, which
differentiates the many varieties. Duration is dependent on the type of cheese and the desired
quality, but “three weeks to two or more years” is the general requirement for most cheeses.
By taking the cheese through a series of maturation stages where temperature and relative
humidity are carefully controlled, the cheesemaker allows the surface mould to grow and
the mould ripening of the cheese by fungi to occur. Mould-ripened cheeses ripen faster than hard
cheeses, in weeks as opposed to the typical months or even years.
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USES OF CHEESE
A cheeseboard:
cheese course may be served at the end of a meal, either replacing, before or following dessert.
The British tradition is to have cheese after dessert, accompanied by sweet wines like Port. In
France, cheese is consumed before dessert, with robust red wine. A cheeseboard typically has
contrasting cheeses with accompaniments, such as crackers, biscuits, grapes, nuts, celery or
chutney. A cheeseboard 70 feet (21 m) long was used to feature the variety of cheeses
manufactured in Wisconsin, where the state legislature recognizes a “cheesehead” hat as a state
symbol.
As a cooking cheese:
To add to a basic cream sauce to make a cheese sauce.
To serve as an accompaniment to soups and farinaceous dishes.
To serve sprinkled on dishes to be gratinated.
To serve on toast e.g. grilled, Welsh rarebit etc.
To include in salads, snacks etc.
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USES OF CHEESE
3. Health benefits
• Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein. It also contains high amounts of vitamins A
and B-12, along with zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin.
• Cheese made from the milk of 100 percent grass-fed animals is the highest in nutrients and also
contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K-2.
• Cheese and dairy products in general could work to protect your teeth from cavities. In a Danish
study from 2015, more children with an above-average dairy intake were cavity-free after three
years than those with a below-average intake.
• Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a complex compound that does not get enough credit. With
the trend of low-fat, no-fat diets, the intake of CLA amongst most Americans is very low. It is an
essential, “healthy” fat that is commonly found in dairy and meat, primarily from grass-fed cows,
sheep, and goats.
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CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES
1.Cottage cheese
This is a fresh cheese, mild flavor, and creamy. Cottage cheese is made by acidifying milk in which curds are
separated from the whey, It has a low-fat percentage and high protein
Origin of cheese: U.S.A
Milk Type: Cow milk, skimmed milK
Uses of cottage cheese: It can be used with a variety of foods such as fruit, toast, granola, in salads as a dip.
2.Cream cheese
Cream cheese is a soft mild-flavored fresh cheese. It has a high-fat percentage. Cream cheese is not naturally
matured and usually consumed fresh, made from cream and milk.
Origin of cheese: U.S.A
Uses of cream cheese: Cream cheese is often spread on bread, bagels, crackers, and used in salads. It can be
mixed with other ingredients, such as yogurt or pepper jelly, to make spreads.
3.Mozzarella cheese
Mozzarella is a fresh Italian cheese made from buffalo milk but today also made from cow's milk. Fresh
mozzarella is usually white in color but when seasoned it turns to a light yellow depending on the animal's diet.
Origin of cheese: Italy
Milk type: Buffalo milk, cow,s milk
Uses of mozzarella
cheese: Mozzarella is used in different types of pizza and pasta dishes or served with sliced tomatoes and basil
in Caprese salad.
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CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES
4.Ricotta
Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese made from cows
Origin of ricotta cheese: Italy
Milk type: cow's milk and sheep milk
Uses of ricotta cheese: It is mostly used in Italian desserts such as cheesecake, cannoli. and in savory dishes.
5.Bel paese
Bel paese is a soft creamy Italian cheese, bel paese means beautiful country, in Italian, which is a fitting
name for this beautiful cheese. It takes six to eight weeks to mature the cheese, the color is pale yellow.
It has a mild, buttery flavor for which it has been popularly eaten with fruity wines.
Origin of cheese: Italy
Uses of bel paese cheese: It is used in many desserts, and melts easily for use on pizzas or in casseroles. It is
often used as a substitute for mozzarella cheese.
6.Brie
Brie is a soft Italian cheese made from cow's milk, it is named after the Brie region of France. Brie cheese has
a high-fat percentage.
Origin of brie cheese: Italy
Milk Type: Cow,s milk
Uses: lidded ceramic dish, and topped with nuts or fruit, or both.
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CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES
7.Camembert
Camembert is a soft cheese and was first made in the late 18th century at Camembert, Normandy, in
northwest France. It takes at least 3 weeks to mature, the texture is soft- ripened.
Origin of camembert cheese: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
8.Feta
Feta is a salty and tangy flavored Greek brined curd white soft cheese made from goat's and sheep's milk. It
is low in fat and calories than aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Cheddar.
Origin of cheese: Greece
Milk type: goat's and sheep milk
Use of feta cheese: It is used in salads such as Greek salad, and in pastries. It is often served with olive oil or
olives and sprinkled with aromatic herbs such as oregano.
9.Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel is a French soft cheese, the texture is slightly crumbly, mold-ripened cheese. It is named after
Neufchâtel-en-Bray the region of Normandy in France. It takes 8 to 10 weeks to mature.
Origin of cheese: France
Type of milk: Cow's milk
Semi-hard cheese
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CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES
10.Cheddar
Cheddar is the most popular semi-hard cheese comes in many variations. made from cow,s milk aging time is
3 to 24 months depending on the variety. It is named after the cheddar village in somerset in England.
Origin of cheese: England
Milk Type: Cow,s milk
Use of cheddar cheese: sandwiches, grilled cheese, casseroles.
11.Cheshire
Cheshire is a crumbly slightly salty dense semi-hard cheese, named after the English county of Cheshire. It
takes 4 to 8 weeks to mature the cheese. Cheshire is white and red in color.
Origin of cheese: England
Type of milk: Cow's milk
12.Derby
Derby is a mild, semi-firm British cow's milk cheese, it is a semi-hard cheese with a mellow texture and a
buttery flavor. It has a pale, golden orange interior with a natural or waxed rind and ripens at between one
and six months.
Origin of cheese: England
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CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES
13.Edam
Edam is a semi-hard cheese that originated from Netherland. It is named after the town of Edam in the province of
North Holland. It has a slightly salty and nutty flavor. As the cheese ages, its flavor sharpen and became firmer.
Origin cheese: Netherland
Type of milk: Cow's and goat milk
Use of Edam cheese: It is eaten with fruit and cracker-like pears apples and some wine such as Riesling, sparkling
wine, chardonnay.
14.Emmenthal
Emmenthal is a yellow swiss semi-hard cheese, originated from the Emmental area of Switzerland. It has some holes
in it which occur during production. It is classified as a swiss type or alpine cheese. There are three types of bacteria
that are needed to produce Emmenthal, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus helveticus, and
Propionibacterium freudenreich.
Origin of Emmenthal cheese: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Uses of Emmenthal cheese: It is usually consumed cold, as the chunk.
15.Gloucester
Gloucester is an English semi-hard cheese, it is traditionally made from milk of Gloucester cattle. There are two types
of Gloucester cheese double and single, but Single Gloucester is more crumbly, lighter in texture, and lower in fat
than double, double is allowed to age longer period of time, it has a stronger savory flavor.
Origin of cheese: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
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16.Gouda
Gouda is a sweet creamy semi-hard cheese, made from cow's milk, yellow in color. Originated from the
Netherlands, it has a buttery texture and red rind. It goes well with strong beer and port wine.
Origin of gouda cheese: Netherland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
17.Gruyère cheese
Gruyere is a semi-hard yellow Swiss cheese, it is named after the town Gruyere. It has small pea size holes
and a smooth relatively hard texture. Gruyere cheese has a grainy texture, and salty flavor, it comes in many
varieties depending on the age.
Origin of cheese: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Use of gruyere cheese: As it is a good melting cheese, mostly use for baking. Use in some dishes such as
French onion soup, French toast, cheese sandwiches, often uses with salad, pasta.
18.Port Salut
Port Salut is a semi-hard French cheese with a creamy texture, it has a mellow, sweet, and savory flavor.
Originated from the region Loir valley of France, made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Origin of cheese: France
Milk Type: pasteurized cow's milk.
Uses: It is usually served with fruits and crackers, as it is good melting cheese use in various sauces,
sandwiches, pizza.
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19.Parmesan
Parmesan is the most popular hard Italian cheese, made from cow's milk. It has a fruity and nutty flavor with
a crumbly texture. Parmesan is wildly known as grated cheese use over dishes like soup, pizza, pasta,
Origin of cheese: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Use of parmesan cheese: Commonly grated over Pizzas, pasta, and can be eaten on its own.
20.Pecorino Romano
Pecorino Romano is a hard Italian cheese with a very crumbly texture. There are regional types of Pecorino
Romano like Pecorino Toscano from Tuscany and Pecorino Sardo from Sardinia. It is aged at least 5 months.
Origin of cheese: Italy
Type of milk: Sheep milk
21.Caciocavallo
Caciocavallo is a hard type of stretched-curd cheese. originated from It is Southern Italy, particularly in the
Apennine Mountains and in the Gargano peninsula. made from sheep or cow's milk.
Origin of Caciocavallo cheese: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's and sheep milk
Blue cheese
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22.Danish blue
It is a strong semi-hard blue-veined cheese, made from cow's milk. Danish blue was invented early in the
20th century by a Danish cheesemaker named Marius Boe.
Origin of cheese: Denmark
Type of milk: Cow's milk
23.Dorset Blue
It is an English blue cheese with a crumbly hard texture, the aging time is 6 weeks.
Origin of cheese: Dorset, United Kingdom
Milk type: skimmed cow's milk
24.Gorgonzola
It is an Italian veined blue cheese with a crumbly texture and salty taste. Made from unskimmed cow's
milk.
Origin of cheese: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Use of gorgonzola cheese: It is often used in salad as a dressing, and sometimes use as a topping for
steak, and goes well with port, dessert wine.
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25.Roquefort
Roquefort is a French blue cheese, made from sheep milk with a crumbly texture and tangy taste.
Originated from southern France. Maturing take place in the cave
Origin of cheese: France
Milk Type: Sheep milk
26.Stilton
It is an English semi-hard blue cheese with a crumbly texture. It is named after the village of stilton.
Origin of cheese: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Use of stilton cheese: It is commonly served in crackers, and goes well with port, cherry, or dessert wine.
27.Bleu de Bresse
Bleu de Bresse is a French blue wine that originated from the Bresse region of France. It has a soft and
mild flavor and is white in color, has the aroma of mushroom.
Origin of cheese: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
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STORAGE OF CHEESE
Storing your cheese after purchase
Decide how and where to store your cheese, first plan how much cheese to buy, and how quickly plan to use
it. There’s nothing more disappointing than buying too much of a delicious gourmet cheese, and leaving it
forgotten at the back of the fridge. Aim to buy about 3-5 days’ worth at most. It’s best to keep cheese, of all
varieties, in a dark, cool and airy space – the vegetable compartment of an average fridge is ideal, as it is not
too humid or cold.
Wrapping your cheese
Cheese should be allowed to breathe, however this needs a little balance to avoid the cheese from drying out,
or becoming too humid and sweaty. If cheese comes wrapped in waxed paper, keep the wrapping as it is
designed to help your cheese breathe. If waxed paper is not available, you can use kitchen foil for blue
cheeses especially, as this will help them retain moisture. You can also use cling film to cover the cut surface,
leaving the rind exposed to air. Leaving cling film on for too long can encourage moulds to develop, so always
use a fresh piece after cutting.
Storing cheese after slicing
Once you’ve broken into a new cheese, keep it contained in a sealed Tupperware box. This will prevent the
smell from filling the rest of your fridge, and also keep the cheese free of any other strong smelling items in
there. A useful way to ensure a long lifespan for your cheese is to pop a small sugar cube inside your
container. The cube will absorb excess moisture, and prevent the cheese from sweating.
Before serving
Cheese is enjoyed best at room temperature, and it should be removed from the fridge for at least an hour
before serving, unless you are in an exceptionally warm and humid environment. Smaller portions of cheese
can dry up faster than large pieces, so if you are planning to serve pre-cut pieces, such as on a cheeseboard,
it’s best to portion the cheese just before to serving.
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CHEESE.

  • 2. INTRODUCTION Cheese is a food derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of flavours, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. During production, the milk is usually acidified, and adding the enzyme rennet causes coagulation. The solids are separated and pressed into final form. Some cheeses have molds on the rind, the outer layer, or throughout. Most cheeses melt at cooking temperature. Cheese is valued for its portability, long life, and high content of fat, protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Cheese is more compact and has a longer shelf life than milk, although how long a cheese will keep depends on the type of cheese; labels on packets of cheese often claim that a cheese should be consumed within three to five days of opening. Generally speaking, hard cheeses, such as parmesan last longer than soft cheeses, such as Brie or goat’s milk cheese. The long storage life of some cheeses, especially when encased in a protective rind, allows selling when markets are favourable. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 2
  • 3. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 3 COMPONENTS IN CHEESEMAKING Milk – The various cheese of the world first owe their character and taste to the type of milk used – double cream, toned, or skimmed milk. The character also greatly depends on the what animal the milk came from – cow, goat, ewe, or water buffalo. Starter – If left in a warm place, milk will sour by itself. This souring is due to the action of bacteria on the milk sugar, lactose, and its conversion to lactic acid or sour milk. To speed up the process of souring and to prevent the milk from becoming bitter and unpleasantly sour, a little warm sour milk from the previous day’s milk is added to this batch. This speeds up or starts the process of coagulation, and is known as the starter or starter culture. In the case of pasteurized milk, all bacteria is killed, and hence the starter consists of a combination of cultures grown in the lab. Rennet – Although the starter culture speeds up the process of souring milk, and would eventually cause it to curdle, it produces quite a sharp, acidic taste. The use of rennet, which is an enzyme from the inner lining of young hoofed animals like lambs and calves, significantly improves the product. Rennet also helps break down the curd into a smooth, even consistency, contributing to the texture and flavour.
  • 4. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 4 PROCESSING OF CHEESE Preparation of milk Milk is one of the prime ingredient was making cheese, it is a high protein dairy product made from the milk of animals like cows, sheep, goat, buffalo, yak etc. Prior to manufacture process, milk needs to be prepared, this is done by pasteurizing the milk, homogenizing it and then clarifying it. Addition of starter This is done by two methods: In sour milk cheese lactic acid bacteria thickens the milk and sweet milk cheeses (most cheeses are of this kind), which are also called rennet cheeses. For this the cheese maker adds rennet an enzyme taken from the stomach of suckling calves to separate solids in the milk from the fluid. The rennet causes the milk protein to build up and the milk to curdle without the milk turning sour. In this method all other solid particles like fat, protein and vitamins get encompassed. Most of the rennet used today in cheese making comes from the lining of a calf’s stomach.
  • 5. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 5 PROCESSING OF CHEESE Formation of Coagulum Addition of starter leads to coagulation of milk into a thick mass called ‘young curd’ and separation of whey. When the process is complete the liquid whey is drained off and the solid mass of curd or coagulated milk protein is used to make cheese. At this stage this is called as ‘firm curd’ Cutting Firm curd is cut into smaller pieces by use of knives or chains. The size of the cut will be dictated by the type and recipe of cheese. In most countries this process is carried out manually. This process is carried out for hard cheeses. Stirring/ Scalding •This process is also carried out for hard cheeses. It expels more whey and shrinks the curd. •This process also speeds up the bacterial metabolism. Salting •Salt is added into the cheese by the wet or dry method as per the recipe. •Brining in some cheeses also leads to longevity in shelf life
  • 6. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 6 PROCESSING OF CHEESE Moulding or Vatting and Pressing •After salting cheese is put in moulds for it to acquire a particular shape. •This can be done in plastic or wooden moulds •The cheese is pressed which gives it a definite shape. •In case of blue chesses, pressing is not done. Finishing •Cheese is de-moulded and a rind or coating is given to the cheese. •This process includes coating, wrapping or bandaging the cheese. •The softer cheeses acquire a natural rind while it matures. •In some cases rind is dried by rubber ash, use of grape must and wrapping it in leaves. •Such as Gorgonzola which is coated with plaster of Paris Ripening/ Maturing Mostly the harder cheeses are matured. They are matured in caves. A hard cheese can take anything from 8 weeks to a year to ripen and mature.
  • 7. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 7 TYPE OF CHEESE Types of cheese are grouped or classified according to criteria such as length of ageing, texture, methods of making, fat content, animal milk, country or region of origin, etc. The method most commonly and traditionally used is based on moisture content, which is then further narrowed down by fat content and curing or ripening methods. The criteria may either be used singly or in combination, with no single method being universally used. The type of cheese produced by the cheesemaker depends on the amount of moisture he wishes to eliminate and the size of the cheese. The amount of moisture in the cheese will also determine what kind of rind or mould will grow on the cheese. 1. Fresh Cheeses Fresh cheeses are usually made by setting the curd with starter and rennet and are high in moisture. The young curd is placed in sacks or perforated containers and drained slowly without pressure for a few hours so that the curd retains much of the way. Once sufficient whey has been drained off, the curds are either mixed or sprinkled with salt. They are now ready to be eaten. For some cheese, like fromage frais, the rennet is not added. Such cheese is called ‘lactic cheese’. Some fresh cheeses are allowed to mature and grow either a white or bluish grey mould. Fresh cheeses are always mild and high in moisture and therefore low in fat. They have a slightly acidic or lactic taste. Most are used for cooking but some may be wrapped in leaves or dusted with paprika or fresh herbs for serving as a table cheese.
  • 8. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 8 TYPE OF CHEESE 2 .Soft Cheeses The curd is ladled gently into perforated moulds and left to drain in an atmosphere of high humidity so that the curd does not lose too much whey. After a few hours, the cheeses are turned out of their moulds and left to mature for a few weeks. Their high moisture content, coupled with high humidity, attracts and encourages the growth of classic white penicillium mould, which helps to break down the curd and contribute the flavour and texture of the cheese. The result is a creamy, smooth, interior that looks as though it is almost ready to run 3. Semi-hard Cheeses To obtain a firmer cheese, the curd is cut up to release some of the whey before the curd is placed in the moulds. It is then often lightly pressed to speed up the draining. After a day or so, the cheese is turned out of its mould and washed in brine. This seals the rind before the cheese is placed in cellars or ripening rooms where moulds are encouraged to grow. The lower moisture content means the fermentation process is slower, producing cheeses with a round, full-bodied, rather than strong flavour. Their taste often seems to be embodied with the oils and esters of the wild mountain flowers of Europe. When young, semi-soft cheeses have a firm yet springy, school eraser texture, becoming elastic and supple.
  • 9. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 9 TYPE OF CHEESE 4. Hard Cheeses To make a hard cheese, the curd must be cut more finely – from small cubes to rice-sized pieces. The smaller the pieces the more whey will be lost from the curd. The curds are then gently heated in a vat to force out more moisture before the whey is drained out. Salt is then added to the curd, which now resembles rubbery, lumpy cottage cheese. They may be cut again before being placed in large, perforated moulds that are frequently engraved with the unique symbol, logo, pattern or name to identify the finished cheese or its maker. This is then sealed and left to mature for weeks or even years. Hard block cheeses are pressed into shape and then matured in a special plastic wrap that allows the cheese to age without the development of either mould or rind. The moisture that would normally be lost during maturation is also retained. 5. Blue Cheeses Blue cheeses are neither pressed nor cooked. Most frequently the curd is crumbled, eliminating much of the whey, then scooped into stainless steel cylindrical moulds, each with a wooden disc on top. The curd remains in the moulds for one to two weeks and is churned frequently to let the weight of the curds to press out more of the whey. Once the cheeses can stand up on their own, they are removed from the moulds, rubbed with salt, and returned to the cellars. The blue mould is a strain of penicillium that is added to the milk before the rennet is added. For the blue mould to grow, however, it needs to breathe, and this is aided by piercing the cheese with rods. The blue then grows along the tunnels and into the nooks and crannies between the loose curd producing shattered porcelain look that typifies blue cheese. Most blue cheese are normally wrapped in foil to prevent them from drying up.
  • 10. CLASSIFICATION OF CHEESE Cheeses are normally classified according to firmness, which varies with the degree of moisture. The moisture content of firm cheeses may be as low as 30%, while that of soft or fresh cheeses may be as high as 80%. The most common designations include fresh (or unripened) cheeses, soft ripened cheeses, firm or semi-firm cheeses, blue-veined, processed and goats milk cheeses. Fresh cheeses Fresh or unripened cheeses are coagulated under the action of lactic acid fermentation in the milk instead of adding rennet. While they are drained after formation of the curd, they are neither ripened nor fermented. This category includes cottage cheese, ricotta, mascarpone, cream cheese and quark. Fresh cheeses are mainly used in baking and desserts, plain or flavoured with vegetables, fruits, herbs or spices. Soft Cheeses Soft cheeses are ripened for a relatively short period of time before being drained and turned into molds without being pressed or cooked. They have a moisture content of 50% to 60% and their fat content represents 20% to 26% of the cheese’s weight. They develop a soft rind that can be more or less satiny and are usually eaten with bread, since they tend to lose a lot of flavor when heated. Soft cheeses are divided in two categories according to the characteristics of the rind: the surface-ripened soft cheeses (covered with a thin layer of a white down or mold) like Brie, Camembert and Coulommiers, and the interior-ripened soft cheeses (washed in light brine to maintain the moisture level and softness of the cheese) like Munster, Pont-l’Évèque and Époisses. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 10
  • 11. CLASSIFICATION OF CHEESE Firm and semi-firm cheeses Semi-firm cheeses are uncooked pressed cheeses that are dense and usually pale yellow in color. They include Cheddar, Cantal, Reblochon, Edam, Gouda and Monterey Jack. Firm cheeses are cheeses that have been cooked and pressed. The curd is heated for an hour in order to make it more concentrated, which, upon pressing, produces a more compact cheese. Their texture is usually firm, although some hard cheeses, like Parmesan and Romano, may have a rather granular texture. Gruyère, Emmenthal, Jarlsberg, Raclette and Beaufort also are a part of that category. Blue-veined cheeses Blue-veined (or blue) cheeses are neither cooked nor pressed; the curd is inoculated with a species of blue-green mold, which is injected into the cheese by means of long needles. Fermentation occurs from the inside toward the outside. Those cheeses – including Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, Bleu de Bresse and Danish Blue – have a strong and sharp, peppery flavor and are often crumbled in texture. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 11
  • 12. CLASSIFICATION OF CHEESE Process cheeses Process cheeses are cheeses made from one or several cooked or uncooked pressed cheeses that are remelted, and to which milk, cream or butter is added; they keep for a long time. Depending on the product, stabilizers, emulsifiers, salt, colours, sweeteners and seasonings may be added. A more or less soft and elastic texture and a mild flavor are obtained. In North America, these cheeses are mostly made using Cheddar cheese, whereas in Europe, Emmental and Gruyère predominate. Process cheeses have different names depending on the quantity of cheese they contain (process cheese, process cheese food, cheese spread). Goats-milk cheeses Goat’s-milk (or goat) cheeses are soft cheeses with a natural rind; they may be made from 100% goat’s milk or from a mixture of goat’s milk and cow’s milk. They are available unripened, soft and surface-ripened, or in some cases hard. Whiter than cheeses made from cow’s milk, they also tend to have a more pronounced flavor. These cheeses are often very salty, a factor which has the effect of prolonging their storage life. Cheeses in this family include Crottin de Chavignol, Valençay, Chevrotin and feta. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 12
  • 13. CURING/RIPENING OF CHEESE Cheese ripening, alternatively cheese maturation or affinage, is a process in cheesemaking. It is responsible for the distinct flavour of cheese, and through the modification of “ripening agents”, determines the features that define many different varieties of cheeses, such as taste, texture, and body. After the initial manufacturing process of the cheese is done, the cheese ripening process occurs. This process is especially important since it defines the flavour and texture of the cheese, which differentiates the many varieties. Duration is dependent on the type of cheese and the desired quality, but “three weeks to two or more years” is the general requirement for most cheeses. By taking the cheese through a series of maturation stages where temperature and relative humidity are carefully controlled, the cheesemaker allows the surface mould to grow and the mould ripening of the cheese by fungi to occur. Mould-ripened cheeses ripen faster than hard cheeses, in weeks as opposed to the typical months or even years. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 13
  • 14. USES OF CHEESE A cheeseboard: cheese course may be served at the end of a meal, either replacing, before or following dessert. The British tradition is to have cheese after dessert, accompanied by sweet wines like Port. In France, cheese is consumed before dessert, with robust red wine. A cheeseboard typically has contrasting cheeses with accompaniments, such as crackers, biscuits, grapes, nuts, celery or chutney. A cheeseboard 70 feet (21 m) long was used to feature the variety of cheeses manufactured in Wisconsin, where the state legislature recognizes a “cheesehead” hat as a state symbol. As a cooking cheese: To add to a basic cream sauce to make a cheese sauce. To serve as an accompaniment to soups and farinaceous dishes. To serve sprinkled on dishes to be gratinated. To serve on toast e.g. grilled, Welsh rarebit etc. To include in salads, snacks etc. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 14
  • 15. USES OF CHEESE 3. Health benefits • Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein. It also contains high amounts of vitamins A and B-12, along with zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin. • Cheese made from the milk of 100 percent grass-fed animals is the highest in nutrients and also contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K-2. • Cheese and dairy products in general could work to protect your teeth from cavities. In a Danish study from 2015, more children with an above-average dairy intake were cavity-free after three years than those with a below-average intake. • Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a complex compound that does not get enough credit. With the trend of low-fat, no-fat diets, the intake of CLA amongst most Americans is very low. It is an essential, “healthy” fat that is commonly found in dairy and meat, primarily from grass-fed cows, sheep, and goats. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 15
  • 16. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 16 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 1.Cottage cheese This is a fresh cheese, mild flavor, and creamy. Cottage cheese is made by acidifying milk in which curds are separated from the whey, It has a low-fat percentage and high protein Origin of cheese: U.S.A Milk Type: Cow milk, skimmed milK Uses of cottage cheese: It can be used with a variety of foods such as fruit, toast, granola, in salads as a dip. 2.Cream cheese Cream cheese is a soft mild-flavored fresh cheese. It has a high-fat percentage. Cream cheese is not naturally matured and usually consumed fresh, made from cream and milk. Origin of cheese: U.S.A Uses of cream cheese: Cream cheese is often spread on bread, bagels, crackers, and used in salads. It can be mixed with other ingredients, such as yogurt or pepper jelly, to make spreads. 3.Mozzarella cheese Mozzarella is a fresh Italian cheese made from buffalo milk but today also made from cow's milk. Fresh mozzarella is usually white in color but when seasoned it turns to a light yellow depending on the animal's diet. Origin of cheese: Italy Milk type: Buffalo milk, cow,s milk Uses of mozzarella cheese: Mozzarella is used in different types of pizza and pasta dishes or served with sliced tomatoes and basil in Caprese salad.
  • 17. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 17 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 4.Ricotta Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese made from cows Origin of ricotta cheese: Italy Milk type: cow's milk and sheep milk Uses of ricotta cheese: It is mostly used in Italian desserts such as cheesecake, cannoli. and in savory dishes. 5.Bel paese Bel paese is a soft creamy Italian cheese, bel paese means beautiful country, in Italian, which is a fitting name for this beautiful cheese. It takes six to eight weeks to mature the cheese, the color is pale yellow. It has a mild, buttery flavor for which it has been popularly eaten with fruity wines. Origin of cheese: Italy Uses of bel paese cheese: It is used in many desserts, and melts easily for use on pizzas or in casseroles. It is often used as a substitute for mozzarella cheese. 6.Brie Brie is a soft Italian cheese made from cow's milk, it is named after the Brie region of France. Brie cheese has a high-fat percentage. Origin of brie cheese: Italy Milk Type: Cow,s milk Uses: lidded ceramic dish, and topped with nuts or fruit, or both.
  • 18. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 18 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 7.Camembert Camembert is a soft cheese and was first made in the late 18th century at Camembert, Normandy, in northwest France. It takes at least 3 weeks to mature, the texture is soft- ripened. Origin of camembert cheese: France Milk Type: Cow's milk 8.Feta Feta is a salty and tangy flavored Greek brined curd white soft cheese made from goat's and sheep's milk. It is low in fat and calories than aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Cheddar. Origin of cheese: Greece Milk type: goat's and sheep milk Use of feta cheese: It is used in salads such as Greek salad, and in pastries. It is often served with olive oil or olives and sprinkled with aromatic herbs such as oregano. 9.Neufchâtel cheese Neufchâtel is a French soft cheese, the texture is slightly crumbly, mold-ripened cheese. It is named after Neufchâtel-en-Bray the region of Normandy in France. It takes 8 to 10 weeks to mature. Origin of cheese: France Type of milk: Cow's milk Semi-hard cheese
  • 19. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 19 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 10.Cheddar Cheddar is the most popular semi-hard cheese comes in many variations. made from cow,s milk aging time is 3 to 24 months depending on the variety. It is named after the cheddar village in somerset in England. Origin of cheese: England Milk Type: Cow,s milk Use of cheddar cheese: sandwiches, grilled cheese, casseroles. 11.Cheshire Cheshire is a crumbly slightly salty dense semi-hard cheese, named after the English county of Cheshire. It takes 4 to 8 weeks to mature the cheese. Cheshire is white and red in color. Origin of cheese: England Type of milk: Cow's milk 12.Derby Derby is a mild, semi-firm British cow's milk cheese, it is a semi-hard cheese with a mellow texture and a buttery flavor. It has a pale, golden orange interior with a natural or waxed rind and ripens at between one and six months. Origin of cheese: England
  • 20. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 20 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 13.Edam Edam is a semi-hard cheese that originated from Netherland. It is named after the town of Edam in the province of North Holland. It has a slightly salty and nutty flavor. As the cheese ages, its flavor sharpen and became firmer. Origin cheese: Netherland Type of milk: Cow's and goat milk Use of Edam cheese: It is eaten with fruit and cracker-like pears apples and some wine such as Riesling, sparkling wine, chardonnay. 14.Emmenthal Emmenthal is a yellow swiss semi-hard cheese, originated from the Emmental area of Switzerland. It has some holes in it which occur during production. It is classified as a swiss type or alpine cheese. There are three types of bacteria that are needed to produce Emmenthal, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus helveticus, and Propionibacterium freudenreich. Origin of Emmenthal cheese: Switzerland Milk Type: Cow's milk Uses of Emmenthal cheese: It is usually consumed cold, as the chunk. 15.Gloucester Gloucester is an English semi-hard cheese, it is traditionally made from milk of Gloucester cattle. There are two types of Gloucester cheese double and single, but Single Gloucester is more crumbly, lighter in texture, and lower in fat than double, double is allowed to age longer period of time, it has a stronger savory flavor. Origin of cheese: England Milk Type: Cow's milk
  • 21. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 21 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 16.Gouda Gouda is a sweet creamy semi-hard cheese, made from cow's milk, yellow in color. Originated from the Netherlands, it has a buttery texture and red rind. It goes well with strong beer and port wine. Origin of gouda cheese: Netherland Milk Type: Cow's milk 17.Gruyère cheese Gruyere is a semi-hard yellow Swiss cheese, it is named after the town Gruyere. It has small pea size holes and a smooth relatively hard texture. Gruyere cheese has a grainy texture, and salty flavor, it comes in many varieties depending on the age. Origin of cheese: Switzerland Milk Type: Cow's milk Use of gruyere cheese: As it is a good melting cheese, mostly use for baking. Use in some dishes such as French onion soup, French toast, cheese sandwiches, often uses with salad, pasta. 18.Port Salut Port Salut is a semi-hard French cheese with a creamy texture, it has a mellow, sweet, and savory flavor. Originated from the region Loir valley of France, made from pasteurized cow's milk. Origin of cheese: France Milk Type: pasteurized cow's milk. Uses: It is usually served with fruits and crackers, as it is good melting cheese use in various sauces, sandwiches, pizza.
  • 22. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 22 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 19.Parmesan Parmesan is the most popular hard Italian cheese, made from cow's milk. It has a fruity and nutty flavor with a crumbly texture. Parmesan is wildly known as grated cheese use over dishes like soup, pizza, pasta, Origin of cheese: Italy Milk Type: Cow's milk Use of parmesan cheese: Commonly grated over Pizzas, pasta, and can be eaten on its own. 20.Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano is a hard Italian cheese with a very crumbly texture. There are regional types of Pecorino Romano like Pecorino Toscano from Tuscany and Pecorino Sardo from Sardinia. It is aged at least 5 months. Origin of cheese: Italy Type of milk: Sheep milk 21.Caciocavallo Caciocavallo is a hard type of stretched-curd cheese. originated from It is Southern Italy, particularly in the Apennine Mountains and in the Gargano peninsula. made from sheep or cow's milk. Origin of Caciocavallo cheese: Italy Milk Type: Cow's and sheep milk Blue cheese
  • 23. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 23 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 22.Danish blue It is a strong semi-hard blue-veined cheese, made from cow's milk. Danish blue was invented early in the 20th century by a Danish cheesemaker named Marius Boe. Origin of cheese: Denmark Type of milk: Cow's milk 23.Dorset Blue It is an English blue cheese with a crumbly hard texture, the aging time is 6 weeks. Origin of cheese: Dorset, United Kingdom Milk type: skimmed cow's milk 24.Gorgonzola It is an Italian veined blue cheese with a crumbly texture and salty taste. Made from unskimmed cow's milk. Origin of cheese: Italy Milk Type: Cow's milk Use of gorgonzola cheese: It is often used in salad as a dressing, and sometimes use as a topping for steak, and goes well with port, dessert wine.
  • 24. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 24 CHEESE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES 25.Roquefort Roquefort is a French blue cheese, made from sheep milk with a crumbly texture and tangy taste. Originated from southern France. Maturing take place in the cave Origin of cheese: France Milk Type: Sheep milk 26.Stilton It is an English semi-hard blue cheese with a crumbly texture. It is named after the village of stilton. Origin of cheese: England Milk Type: Cow's milk Use of stilton cheese: It is commonly served in crackers, and goes well with port, cherry, or dessert wine. 27.Bleu de Bresse Bleu de Bresse is a French blue wine that originated from the Bresse region of France. It has a soft and mild flavor and is white in color, has the aroma of mushroom. Origin of cheese: France Milk Type: Cow's milk
  • 25. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 25 STORAGE OF CHEESE Storing your cheese after purchase Decide how and where to store your cheese, first plan how much cheese to buy, and how quickly plan to use it. There’s nothing more disappointing than buying too much of a delicious gourmet cheese, and leaving it forgotten at the back of the fridge. Aim to buy about 3-5 days’ worth at most. It’s best to keep cheese, of all varieties, in a dark, cool and airy space – the vegetable compartment of an average fridge is ideal, as it is not too humid or cold. Wrapping your cheese Cheese should be allowed to breathe, however this needs a little balance to avoid the cheese from drying out, or becoming too humid and sweaty. If cheese comes wrapped in waxed paper, keep the wrapping as it is designed to help your cheese breathe. If waxed paper is not available, you can use kitchen foil for blue cheeses especially, as this will help them retain moisture. You can also use cling film to cover the cut surface, leaving the rind exposed to air. Leaving cling film on for too long can encourage moulds to develop, so always use a fresh piece after cutting. Storing cheese after slicing Once you’ve broken into a new cheese, keep it contained in a sealed Tupperware box. This will prevent the smell from filling the rest of your fridge, and also keep the cheese free of any other strong smelling items in there. A useful way to ensure a long lifespan for your cheese is to pop a small sugar cube inside your container. The cube will absorb excess moisture, and prevent the cheese from sweating. Before serving Cheese is enjoyed best at room temperature, and it should be removed from the fridge for at least an hour before serving, unless you are in an exceptionally warm and humid environment. Smaller portions of cheese can dry up faster than large pieces, so if you are planning to serve pre-cut pieces, such as on a cheeseboard, it’s best to portion the cheese just before to serving.
  • 26. SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN - EDUCATIONALIST & HOSPITALITY TRAINER 26 SOURCE: • Subject expert • E source • Book reference THANK YOU SASIKUMAR NATARAJAN Sasikumar@Harilini.com