The taste and texture of cheese can depend on various factors like its age, milk used, fat content, curing method, country of origin and preservative used.

The fan base of cheese compared to other dairy products in unparallel. One thing that gets the party started, one thing that you need inside your snacks, one thing that you cannot do without when binging on sandwiches, burger and the one thing that lifts your spirit without making you fell too guilty is cheese. Remember how food bloggers cannot post a food reel without that dreamy cheese pull, you want cheese dripping from your pizza every time you pull a slice and you need it atop your cracker all the time and somethings even on late night Maggie.

Yet each cheese has a different origin, taste and different method of using on dishes. The taste and texture of cheese can depend on various factors like its age, milk used, fat content, curing method, country of origin and preservative used. Here are the different kinds of cheese.

Mozzarella

One of the most popular cheese, Mozzarella is a must on a pizza. It is soft, chewy and has a mild flavour. Dairy acquired from Italian buffalos is used for preparing this cheese. This cheese is mostly used in pizza, garlic bread, lasagna, and is known for its stretchy nature. You will find numerous tutorials to prepare mozzarella cheese at home buy curdling milk and washing it under hot and cold water.

Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar cheese has its roots in a village in England with the same name. It has a creamy flavour and rich in protein content. Also, it is high on calories and tastes more distinct, sharp and tangy when aged. Mature cheese are more expensive then freshly made cheddar. It is used for cheesy dishes like mac and cheese, pasta, fondue, enchiladas etc.

Parmesan cheese

Ideally called Parmigiano Reggiano, it has its home in north Italy. It is also aged from a minimum time period of 12 months to 36 months and has a hard & granular texture. It cannot be manufactured anywhere and is protected by its designation of origin status. It is not used in cooking, parmesan cheese shaving are put atop dishes like spaghetti, pasta, herbed fries etc.

Feta cheese

This cheese with Greek origin has a bit tangy and salty taste. Prepared from goat or sheep milk, this cheese has a creamy texture and does not melt like other cheese. It is added mostly to salads, with roasted peppers, nuts, olives etc. It’s highly nutritious and is best enjoyed when grilled.