Ahh, The Power of CheeseAhh, The Power of Cheese

Arcadia High School Arcadia High School

Food Processing ClassFood Processing Class

Cheese ClassificationCheese Classification

Cheese ClassificationCheese Classification

Brie and CamembertBrie and Camembert

BREE and CAMEMBERTBREE and CAMEMBERT French decent creamy and pale coloredFrench decent creamy and pale colored Bloomy rind comes from the Penicillium Bloomy rind comes from the Penicillium

Candidum , a white mold applied to the Candidum , a white mold applied to the surface. Formed into wheels.surface. Formed into wheels.

Napoleon was so delighted in his first Napoleon was so delighted in his first taste of Camembert, he kissed the taste of Camembert, he kissed the waitress who served it.waitress who served it.

Edam and GoudaEdam and Gouda

Goo-dah EE-dumGoo-dah EE-dum Dutch originsDutch origins Wheel or wedge shapeWheel or wedge shape Buttery flavorButtery flavor Wax covering- red, black, or yellow Wax covering- red, black, or yellow

flavoring is indicated by the colorflavoring is indicated by the color Light Buttery nutty, with smooth Light Buttery nutty, with smooth

creamy texturecreamy texture

ProvoloneProvolone

Pro-vo-lo’nehPro-vo-lo’neh

A different culture is used in A different culture is used in Provolone than mozzarella to make Provolone than mozzarella to make a fuller taste.a fuller taste.

Firm texture full flavor more flavor Firm texture full flavor more flavor than Mozzarellathan Mozzarella

Comes in cannonball shapesComes in cannonball shapes

MozzarellaMozzarella

Origins in Italy.Origins in Italy. #1 Cheese used in the food industry.#1 Cheese used in the food industry. First made from the milk of the First made from the milk of the

Water Buffalo.Water Buffalo. Curds are kneaded or stretched.Curds are kneaded or stretched. Formed into balls or logs.Formed into balls or logs. White soft elastic tears into strips.White soft elastic tears into strips.

ColbyColby A lovely cheese from the great A lovely cheese from the great

state of Wisconsin!state of Wisconsin! Guess which city it is from? Founded Guess which city it is from? Founded

18741874 Fresh form is known as the favorite Fresh form is known as the favorite

treat, CURDS!!treat, CURDS!! Curds are sprayed with cold water and Curds are sprayed with cold water and

stirred to keep them from knitting stirred to keep them from knitting together.together.

Pressed into shapePressed into shape

BrickBrick

Origins in WisconsinOrigins in Wisconsin Semi HardSemi Hard Has small and irregular holesHas small and irregular holes Sweet, spicy, and nutty flavorSweet, spicy, and nutty flavor Is a relative of Limburger, which Is a relative of Limburger, which

has a pungent aromahas a pungent aroma It gains aroma with ageIt gains aroma with age

MuensterMuenster

Mun’-sterMun’-ster Origins in FranceOrigins in France semi softsemi soft Orange or white surface; creamy Orange or white surface; creamy

white interior.white interior. Wheels or loafsWheels or loafs

SwissSwiss

Origin in Switzerland, Americans Origin in Switzerland, Americans copied the recipe and gave it a copied the recipe and gave it a tune up.tune up.

Characterized by HolesCharacterized by Holes Flavor is sweet and nut-likeFlavor is sweet and nut-like Baby Swiss is aged less yielding Baby Swiss is aged less yielding

smaller holessmaller holes

CheddarCheddar

Only Cheese produced in US prior to 1850.Only Cheese produced in US prior to 1850. Accounts for 1/2 of all Cheese in the U.S.Accounts for 1/2 of all Cheese in the U.S. English OriginsEnglish Origins Aging makes the flavorAging makes the flavor Medium, mild, sharp, and agedMedium, mild, sharp, and aged Cheddaring process is used to matte the curdCheddaring process is used to matte the curd Interior is usually yellow but can be whiteInterior is usually yellow but can be white Exterior can come in three colors, clear mild, Exterior can come in three colors, clear mild,

Red suggests medium, Black suggests sharpRed suggests medium, Black suggests sharp

ParmesanParmesan

Origins in ItalyOrigins in Italy hard cheesehard cheese Wheel, wedge, or powderWheel, wedge, or powder Available fresh or in the “Can”Available fresh or in the “Can” One of the most popular cheeses One of the most popular cheeses

in the Worldin the World