This document provides information about various cheeses. It describes the origins, characteristics, and production processes of Brie, Camembert, Mozzarella, Provolone, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Cheddar, Brick, Swiss, Parmesan, and Muenster cheeses. Key details include that Brie and Camembert are soft cheeses from France with bloomy rinds, Mozzarella originated in Italy and is made from water buffalo milk, and Cheddar accounts for half of all cheese produced in the US.

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2. Brie and CamembertBrie and Camembert
BREE and CAMEMBERTBREE and CAMEMBERT
French decent creamy and pale coloredFrench decent creamy and pale colored
Bloomy rind comes from the PenicilliumBloomy rind comes from the Penicillium
Candidum , a white mold applied to theCandidum , a white mold applied to the
surface. Formed into wheels.surface. Formed into wheels.
Napoleon was so delighted in his firstNapoleon was so delighted in his first
taste of Camembert, he kissed thetaste of Camembert, he kissed the
waitress who served it.waitress who served it.

3. MozzarellaMozzarella
Origins in Italy.Origins in Italy.
#1 Cheese used in the food industry.#1 Cheese used in the food industry.
First made from the milk of the WaterFirst made from the milk of the Water
Buffalo.Buffalo.
Curds are kneaded or stretched.Curds are kneaded or stretched.
Formed into balls or logs.Formed into balls or logs.
White soft elastic tears into strips.White soft elastic tears into strips.

4. ProvoloneProvolone
Pro-vo-lo’nehPro-vo-lo’neh
A different culture is used in ProvoloneA different culture is used in Provolone
than mozzarella to make a fuller taste.than mozzarella to make a fuller taste.
Firm texture full flavor more flavor thanFirm texture full flavor more flavor than
MozzarellaMozzarella
Comes in cannonball shapesComes in cannonball shapes

5. ColbyColby
A lovely cheese from the greatA lovely cheese from the great
state of Wisconsin!state of Wisconsin!
Guess which city it is from? FoundedGuess which city it is from? Founded
18741874
Fresh form is known as the favoriteFresh form is known as the favorite
treat, CURDS!!treat, CURDS!!
Curds are sprayed with cold water andCurds are sprayed with cold water and
stirred to keep them from knittingstirred to keep them from knitting
together.together.
Pressed into shapePressed into shape

6. Edam and GoudaEdam and Gouda
Goo-dah EE-dumGoo-dah EE-dum
Dutch originsDutch origins
Wheel or wedge shapeWheel or wedge shape
Buttery flavorButtery flavor
Wax covering- red, black, or yellowWax covering- red, black, or yellow
flavoring is indicated by the colorflavoring is indicated by the color
Light Buttery nutty, with smooth creamyLight Buttery nutty, with smooth creamy
texturetexture

7. CheddarCheddar
Only Cheese produced in US prior to 1850.Only Cheese produced in US prior to 1850.
Accounts for 1/2 of all Cheese in the U.S.Accounts for 1/2 of all Cheese in the U.S.
English OriginsEnglish Origins
Aging makes the flavorAging makes the flavor
Medium, mild, sharp, and agedMedium, mild, sharp, and aged
Cheddaring process is used to matte the curdCheddaring process is used to matte the curd
Interior is usually yellow but can be whiteInterior is usually yellow but can be white
Exterior can come in three colors, clear mild, RedExterior can come in three colors, clear mild, Red
suggests medium, Black suggests sharpsuggests medium, Black suggests sharp

8. BrickBrick
Origins in WisconsinOrigins in Wisconsin
Semi HardSemi Hard
Has small and irregular holesHas small and irregular holes
Sweet, spicy, and nutty flavorSweet, spicy, and nutty flavor
Is a relative of Limburger, which has aIs a relative of Limburger, which has a
pungent aromapungent aroma
It gains aroma with ageIt gains aroma with age

9. SwissSwiss
Origin in Switzerland, Americans copiedOrigin in Switzerland, Americans copied
the recipe and gave it a tune up.the recipe and gave it a tune up.
Characterized by HolesCharacterized by Holes
Flavor is sweet and nut-likeFlavor is sweet and nut-like
Baby Swiss is aged less yieldingBaby Swiss is aged less yielding
smaller holessmaller holes

10. ParmesanParmesan
Origins in ItalyOrigins in Italy
hard cheesehard cheese
Wheel, wedge, or powderWheel, wedge, or powder
Available fresh or in the “Can”Available fresh or in the “Can”
One of the most popular cheeses in theOne of the most popular cheeses in the
WorldWorld

11. MuensterMuenster
Mun’-sterMun’-ster
Origins in FranceOrigins in France
semi softsemi soft
Orange or white surface; creamy whiteOrange or white surface; creamy white
interior.interior.
Wheels or loafsWheels or loafs