Wensleydale Cheese: A Global Favorite
Discover Wensleydale cheese: a crumbly, mild, and slightly sweet Yorkshire classic perfect for pairing with fruit or enjoying on its own.
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Cheese Varieties
Cheese varieties can be grouped into main sorts that reflect how they are produced, aged, and textured. This system helps compare very different cheeses by common features rather than only by origin. Key factors include milk type, fermentation method, rind development, and moisture content, which all influence taste and consistency.
The broad categories usually include fresh cheeses (Ricotta, Cottage Cheese, Quark), soft cheeses with white rind (Brie, Camembert), washed-rind cheeses (Munster, Limburger), blue cheeses (Roquefort, Gorgonzola), semi-hard cheeses (Gouda, Edam), and hard cheeses (Parmesan, Emmental, Cheddar). Each group spans mild to intense examples, depending on aging and regional practice.
These main sorts are found in almost every cheese-producing country, adapted to local milk and traditions. For example, Paneer in South Asia is a fresh cheese without aging, while Swiss Gruyère represents the Alpine hard-cheese family. By understanding these categories, one can better navigate global cheese culture and choose suitable cheeses for cooking, pairing, or tasting.
Colby Cheese
Discover Colby cheese from International. Enjoy its mild flavor and semi-hard texture, perfect for snacking and melting in your favorite dishes.
Ricotta: A soft cheese prized for its light texture
Discover International Ricotta cheese: a creamy, versatile Italian favorite perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. Taste the tradition.
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Pecorino Romano Cheese in Portrait
Discover Pecorino Romano, a classic Italian sheep’s milk cheese. Learn about its sharp, salty flavor and traditional uses in pasta dishes.
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Gibna Bayda: A fresh, brined white cheese
Discover Gibna Bayda, a fresh white cheese from International. Enjoy its mild, salty flavor and soft texture in salads, sandwiches, and traditional dishes.
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Chhena Cheese: Guide to Varieties, Taste, Pairings
Discover Chhena, a fresh, unripened cheese from India. Learn how it’s used in sweets like rasgulla and sandesh, and its soft, crumbly texture.
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Stilton Cheese – International Origins
Discover Stilton, the classic English blue cheese. Rich, creamy, and crumbly with a bold, tangy flavor. Perfect for cheese boards and cooking.
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Limburger Cheese: Guide to Varieties, Taste, Pairings
Discover Limburger cheese, famous for its strong aroma and creamy texture. Perfect for bold cheese lovers seeking authentic flavor.
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Blue Cheese Guide: Types, Pairings, and Uses
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on blue cheese! If you’re a fan of bold, savory flavors, you won’t want to
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