Cheese fans all over the world love this food for its taste and texture, appreciating the huge number of varieties from cheddar to Gouda. However, many cheese connoisseurs are unaware of many of the interesting cheese facts that accompany their favorite food. They enjoy the flavor and fullness of this food, without appreciating the cheeses rich history or the work and time that goes into the production process.
One valuable source of information for cheese facts for the various types and brands is the Internet. Company websites for different cheeses often include interesting information and tidbits that they think will interest their customers.
Different companies, while using the same basic techniques, may vary widely in their exact methods of production. The machinery, equipment, and ingredients each company uses affect the quality and consistency of each of the cheeses that is produced. Much of this information is available on the Internet, but an alternate method of research would be to call or write to the company directly to request more information. A brochure for the brand may contain interesting cheese facts designed to entertain and inform the...