The last time you broke open a package of cheddar; did you wonder where that cheese actually came from or how it came into existence? Chances are good that you were probably more interested in getting those slices on your bread or crackers than in the history of your cheese.
However, cheese has a long and interesting history that actually dates back much farther than Christ almost to the beginning of the world as we know it. Its pretty amazing to think that the slice of cheddar you are eating has a longer history than almost every civilization on earth!
How did the History of Cheese Begin?
Ancient folklore states that the history of cheese originated with a nomadic traveler that had packed milk for his travel in a saddlebag that had been created from the stomach of a young animal. That bag contained rennet, which is a product found in animal stomachs and is an enzyme that helps to transform milk into cheese. When this weary traveler stopped for a refreshing drink of his milk, he realized that the liquid has been changed into curds and whey. Both were found to be very tasty, and the love of cheese was born.
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