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Different kinds of cheese from around the world.

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Blue cheese is made from milk and special molds. These molds create blue or green veins and give the cheese a strong smell and taste. Blue cheese may range in texture from soft and creamy to firm and crumbly.

Famous varieties of blue cheese include Roquefort from France, Stilton from England, and Gorgonzola from Italy.

B is for Brie

Brie is a soft cheese from France. It is usually pale inside with a white, edible skin.

Brie is usually served with bread, crackers, or fruit. It can be eaten cold or warmed, and it tastes mild and creamy.

C is for Camembert

Camembert is a soft cheese made from cow's milk. It is round, with a white, slightly furry rind and a soft, creamy inside. It originated in Normandy, France, and is named after the village of Camembert.

C is for Cheddar

Cheddar is a firm cheese made from cow's milk. It is usually shaped into blocks or rounds and has a smooth, slightly crumbly texture. Its color can range from pale yellow to orange.

Cheddar originated in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England. It is made using a traditional process called cheddaring, then aged for different lengths of time. It is one of the most popular cheeses, and people use it in quite a variety of dishes.
Cottage cheese is a very soft cheese that looks similar to thick, lumpy yoghurt.
Cream cheese is a soft, mild cheese made from milk and cream. It has a smooth, spreadable texture and is sold in tubs or blocks. It is usually not aged.

Cream cheese was developed in the United States in the 1800s. People eat it on bagels, bread, and crackers, and use it in cheesecakes and frostings.

F is for Feta

Feta is a soft, white cheese originally from Greece. It is made mainly from sheep's milk, sometimes mixed with goat's milk. It is usually sold in blocks and has a salty, tangy taste and a crumbly texture. It is kept in brine to preserve it. It is often used in salads, on bread or as part of a baked dish.

G is for Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese made from cow's milk. It has blue-green veins, a creamy to crumbly texture, and a strong, tangy taste. It is formed into large rounds and aged.

It originated near the town of Gorgonzola in northern Italy. Today, it is traditionally made in Lombardy and Piedmont. People eat it with bread or use it in sauces, in risotto, and with pasta.

G is for Gouda

Gouda is a yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is usually shaped into round wheels and has a smooth, firm texture. Young Gouda is soft and mild, while older Gouda is harder and has a stronger flavor.

Gouda originated in the Netherlands and is named after the town of Gouda. It is often sold with a red wax coating to help preserve it.

H is for Halloumi

Halloumi is a firm, white cheese that comes from Cyprus. It is usually made from sheep's milk, goat's milk, or a mixture of both.

People often slice and grill or fry halloumi because it keeps its shape when it is cooked. People eat it in salads, sandwiches, or with grilled vegetables.

J is for Jarlsberg

Jarlsberg is a pale yellow, semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. It has a mild, slightly nutty taste and round holes through it. It can be sliced, grated, or melted in cooking.

Jarlsberg originated in Norway in the 1950s. It is often eaten in sandwiches or served with bread and fruit. Its holes and smooth texture are similar to Swiss cheese.

L is for Limburger

Limburger is a soft cheese known for its strong smell and creamy texture. It is usually pale yellow and has a soft, edible rind.

Limburger is often eaten with bread, crackers, or onions. It is named after Limburg, a region in Europe, and is commonly found in specialty cheese shops.

M is for Mozzerella

Mozzarella is an Italian cheese that is white, soft, and chewy with a mild flavor.

P is for Parmesan

Parmesan cheese is a hard, strongly flavoured cheese which is most often grated and added to food. It is commonly seen grated and sprinkled onto pasta dishes.

S is for Stilton

Stilton is a firm, crumbly English cheese made from cow's milk. Blue Stilton has blue veins and a strong, tangy taste, while White Stilton has no blue veins.

The cheese is named after Stilton village in Cambridgeshire, where it was once sold. It is often eaten with crackers or on a cheese board.
String cheese is a mild cheese, usually made from cow's milk, and stretched into long, thin sticks. It has a firm, chewy texture and can be pulled apart into strings. It's a common snack for children.