Cheese is a dairy product, derived from milk and produced in wide ranges of flavours, textures and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. During production, the milk is usually acidified and adding the enzymes of rennet (or bacterial enzymes with similar activity) causes the milk proteins (casein) to coagulate. The solids (curd) are separated from the liquid (whey) and pressed into final form.1 Some cheeses have aromatic molds on the rind, the outer layer, or throughout. Most cheeses melt at cooking temperature.
Over a thousand types of cheese exist and are currently produced in various countries. Their styles, textures and flavors depend on the origin of the milk (including the animal's diet), whether they have been pasteurized, the butterfat content, the bacteria and mold, the processing, and how long they have been aged for. Herbs, spices, or wood smoke may be used as flavoring agents. The yellow to red color of many cheeses is produced by adding annatto. Other ingredients may be added to some cheeses, such as black pepper, garlic, chives or cranberries. A cheesemonger, or specialist seller of cheeses, may have expertise with selecting the cheeses, purchasing, receiving, storing and ripening them.2
Over a thousand types of cheese exist and are currently produced in various countries. Their styles, textures and flavors depend on the origin of the milk (including the animal's diet), whether they have been pasteurized, the butterfat content, the bacteria and mold, the processing, and how long they have been aged for. Herbs, spices, or wood smoke may be used as flavoring agents. The yellow to red color of many cheeses is produced by adding annatto. Other ingredients may be added to some cheeses, such as black pepper, garlic, chives or cranberries. A cheesemonger, or specialist seller of cheeses, may have expertise with selecting the cheeses, purchasing, receiving, storing and ripening them.2
by Hawkey21212121 September 25, 2020
"i'm going to do that homework........... cheese"
by DPAD2k February 02, 2016
by Gill roberts July 30, 2021
When I texted Rachel "Movie night???" Rachel texted me back with"Not tonight lol" so I replied with "You're a cheese."
by Rick James Motherfucker July 13, 2015
by XXXX____Coconut_____XXXXX October 17, 2020
cheese when used in un-formal terms it means money (see money) however when used in fromal term it means a thick food type made from aged milk. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm nothin like a big wad of cheese.
un-formal; "hey man i need some cheese i want to pay this hoe"
formal; "good show old pip, fancie a fine slice of my cheese?
formal; "good show old pip, fancie a fine slice of my cheese?
by GIGGLES February 23, 2005