What is cheese?
Q: What is cheese?
A: Cheese is a dairy product that is made from milk.
Q: What are some examples of types of cheese?
A: Examples of types of cheese include cheddar, Swiss, and provolone.
Q: What affects the form, texture, colour and flavour of a cheese?
A: Factors that affect the form, texture, colour and flavour of a cheese include the type of milk (cow or goat), whether the milk has been pasteurized, the amount of butterfat in the cheese, bacteria and mold in the cheese, how it was made, how much fat is in it, and its age.
Q: Is cow's milk or goat's milk used to make cheese?
A: Both cow's milk and goat's milk can be used to make different types of cheeses.
Q: Does pasteurization affect the taste or texture of a cheese?
A: Yes - pasteurization can affect both the taste and texture of a cheese.
Q: How does butterfat content influence a cheese's flavour?
A: The butterfat content in a particular type of cheese will influence its flavour as higher levels will produce richer tasting cheeses with more intense flavours.
Q: Does aging have an effect on how a certain type of cheese tastes?
A: Yes - aging can have an effect on how certain types of cheeses taste as they become more complex over time as their flavours develop further.
