The Kingdom Of The Siren

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Cheeses are so many types that they are hard to list. Very often cheeses are named after the regions in which they are produced.

It is not clear when exactly the cheese appeared. But history has it that it was a delicacy since the time of Homer. The ancient Greek poet sang it as a tasty morsel. According to some sources, the Romans invented the first standards for cheese production.

The dairy product contains proteins, salts and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, phosphorus. The cheese is rich in vitamins A, B2, B12, D and PP. Cheese has an abundance of calcium, which strengthens bones and teeth. And according to experts, its presence in the daily menu helps nerve cells, skin and digestion.

Each type of cheese has its own technology by which it is produced. In order to get quality, the cheese must be made from pure milk. Countries, traditional cheese producers, have very strict standards.

France is one of the countries with the most cheese. Many years ago, even Charles de Gaulle joked that it was not easy to rule a nation that ate 200 types of cheese. Every French countryside has typical local cheeses.

Camembert cheese has been admired by many celebrities. Soft cheese with a thin white crust of mold is produced only in Normandy.

And do you remember Lafontaine's fable about the raven and the fox the cheese? Culinary experts from France claim that the cheese in it is "Brie".

Undoubtedly, the cheese with the greatest popularity in the world is "Roquefort". It is the first French cheese officially protected by law. Just as the Americans keep the recipe for Coca-Cola, so is the secret of the production of Roquefort. Only cheese aged in the natural caves of the French region of the same name is considered original "Roquefort".

Gruyere is produced in both France and Switzerland. The real "Gruyere" is easy to guess, as the pie has the stamp "Switzerland".

The cheeses made in Switzerland are distinguished by the fact that they are very perforated. This is because carbon dioxide is released during fermentation. The larger the holes, the more expensive the cheese, due to the longer ripening period.

Emmental is a Swiss cheese. It is produced from the raw milk of cows that have not been fed silage. The use of food additives is prohibited. The Emmental pie is one of the largest in the world and each flattened disc is made by hand.

"Mozzarella" is Italian cheese and is made from buffalo milk. But during the war the Nazis killed many buffaloes and the Italians began to make themselves from cow's milk. Buffalo "Mozzarella" is considered tastier.

We owe the delicious tiramisu to the Italian delicacy Mascarpone. This is the most greasy Italian cheese and is not recommended for diets.

Parmigiano Reggiano is a hard, highly fragrant cheese made from skimmed cow's milk. It is difficult to cut with a knife, so the Italians use a tool similar to a chisel.

The British are known for cheddar cheese. As it matures, its taste becomes sharper and the price higher.

Gouda is produced in the Netherlands, which is considered to be one of the oldest cheeses. While young, the cheese is soft, almost creamy, and has a light creamy taste. As it matures, it acquires an increasingly pronounced spicy and pungent taste.

What to serve with cheese? Of the fruits - grapes, apple, walnuts, figs, watermelon and avocado. The cheeses with a strong taste and aroma are suitable for combination with white wine. Spicy varieties go more with strong wine. The more mature a cheese is, the more mature the wine.