Types of Cheese - Reference Information


This section contains reference information about types of cheese.

Cheese is the final product of curd processing, which has undergone drying and ripening. Cheeses are essential for nutrition, as they contain high levels of protein and minerals. There are over 2,000 unique varieties of cheese, classified by criteria such as milk source, consistency, maturity, and production process.

Cheeses are used in cream soups, salads, sauces, baking, as an addition to pasta, and as a topping for meat, fish, and vegetable dishes; cheeses are served on a cheese plate with aperitifs or before dessert.




Types of cheese

Cheese is a favorite among gourmets. It is produced all over the world. There are about 500 varieties and types. Some are popular in

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Roquefort cheese is for true cheese connoisseurs. Not everyone can eat it. It has a distinctive, sharp flavor and aroma. It's also moldy.

Grana padano (cheese)

Grana Padano is an Italian hard cheese made from cow's milk and has a granular texture. The cheese wheels are cylindrical, white or

Gruyere (cheese)

This is a Swiss hard cheese, taking its name from the Swiss region of Gruyère, made from cow's milk. Gruyère cheese is yellow.

Dorblu (cheese)

Blue cheese of the German brand Dorblu is made from cow's milk with the addition of the fungus Penicillium roqueforti, which gives the cheese mass its

What is cheese made of?

Cheese can be made from a variety of ingredients, depending on what you're trying to achieve. But, in general, cheese is made through a process called water separation.

Maasdam (cheese)

This is a semi-hard cheese of Dutch origin. The cheese is yellow in color with large holes and has a firm consistency. Maasdam cheese has

Manchego (cheese)

This is a Spanish hard cheese made from the milk of Manchego sheep, aged for 6 to 18 months. The texture of the cheese is dense, dry, and flexible towards the rind.

Mascarpone (cheese)

Mascarpone is an Italian cheese, a soft, fresh, creamy cheese with a creamy consistency. It is made from heavy cream with the addition of

Can you freeze cheese?

There are a few things to keep in mind when freezing cheese. Have too much cheese? Don't worry, most cheeses can be frozen for up to a month.

Monterey Jack (cheese)

Monterey Jack is an American semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk and aged for between one month and a year. Monterey Jack can be marbled.

Mozzarella (young cheese)

Cheese lovers have long debated which type of cheese mozzarella belongs to.

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Pecorino Romano (cheese)

This is an Italian hard cheese of pale yellow color, made from sheep's milk. Pecorino Romano has a dense texture and is crumbly when broken.

Recipes for different types of cheese

Do you prefer a soft, savory goat cheese or a dense, nutty Parmesan? We offer recipes for all cheese lovers.

Ricotta (cheese)

A soft, young Italian cheese, similar to cottage cheese but smoother, like ricotta spread, with a slightly sweet flavor. Ricotta is made from

Cream cheese

A fresh, soft cheese with a sweet, moderate flavor and a delicate, pasty consistency. Cream cheese is made from milk and cream, not

Blue cheeses: types, benefits and harms

These cheeses are considered a special kind of delicacy, popular among true gourmets and connoisseurs of exclusive food. Blue cheese usually

Feta (cheese)

A brine cheese traditionally made in Greece from sheep's milk with the addition of goat's milk. Feta can also be used to refer to cheeses made from


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