2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
You may not believe it, but there are thousands of types of cheese in the world. In Bulgaria, white brined cheese is the most famous, but worldwide there are many different in taste, aroma and method of cheese production.
Cheese making is not a patent of our time, it is believed that it was made thousands of years before the New Age. The first archaeological evidence of cheese production was discovered during excavations in Egypt and dates back to about 2,000 BC.
Here are some of the most popular types of cheese today:
1. Mozzarella
It is a type of fresh and soft Italian cheese from the Campania region.
Classic mozzarella is made from buffalo milk in southwestern and central Italy, mainly in the Naples area, but nowadays this cheese is made mainly from cow's milk.
Mozzarella can not be stored for a long time, so it is sold in the form of white balls dipped in brine. The most delicious is giornata (one-day), but it can only be found in Italy.
The color of the cheese is porcelain-white, the inside is elastic and pasty. It has a delicate milky-sweet taste.
Mozzarella is a traditional main ingredient in authentic Neapolitan pizzas. It is also consumed as an addition to many types of salads and baked on a slice of tomato and with added basil leaf.
2. Emmental
Emmental is the famous cheese with holes, which is among the favorites of true connoisseurs of delicacies. It is a traditional Swiss cheese, rich in calcium, vitamin K, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A and more.
Its name comes from the river Eme, located in one of the cantons of Switzerland - Bern, and literally means the valley of the river Eme.
Emmental is a yellow cheese with medium hardness and thick consistency, which is produced from raw or pasteurized cow's milk.
Like most cheeses, Emmental is the perfect addition to a glass of wine. It is suitable for shredding in salads, on pizzas, pasta, lasagna, risotto and sandwiches, it goes well with fruit.
3. Parmesan
This is the most famous Italian cheese. It is so called because it comes from the Emilia-Romagna region: the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Mantua.
Parmesan is a hard cheese that is produced only from April 1 to November 11. It ripens for 3 years. 16 liters of cow's milk are needed for 1 kg of parmesan.
It is consumed finely or coarsely grated. It is oily, hard and crumbly and can be eaten alone or as a supplement to potatoes, pizza, sprinkled on pasta or salad. It goes well with pears, grapes, figs, strawberries and melons, because of its strong aroma and rich taste, which contrasts perfectly with the sweetness of the fruit.
4. Cheddar
Cheddar is a traditional cheese made in England. It is classified as a hard cheese and can vary in different types, flavors and colors, depending on the method of production.
The basic product from which it is made is cow's milk, and there are many variants. Some species are softer with hints of nuts, herbs, butter and milk. Others are sharper and stronger. Smoked cheddar cheeses have the longest aftertaste.
The standard duration of maturation varies between 6 and 18 months. The longer it matures, the more saturated its color.
It is popular as an addition to sandwiches and pasta sauces. Outside of its native Britain, cheddar is a favorite in the West. It is this rich-tasting cheese that is the protagonist of America's favorite cheese pasta.
5. Brie
Brie is a type of soft French cheese made from cow's milk, named after the French historic region of Brie, located in the central region of Ile de France, where it was first produced in the Middle Ages.
Its white crispy crust is speckled with beige-pink spots. The surface of the cheese is covered with a fine, white mold that is edible, although it has no characteristic taste. The cheese itself under the mold is milky white to pale.
The cheese has a delicate, creamy taste, with fruity nuances. Its aroma is strong but not sharp, with a hint of nuts and mushrooms.
Brie can be consumed directly or as an ingredient in various sauces, salads, soups and other dishes, as well as with various fruits or jams. Both white and red wines go well with it, and the combination with champagne is also popular.
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