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Period: 400 to
HIstory of Cheese
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Mar 26, 1070
Cheese mentioned in ancient records
In 1070 roquefort was recorded in a monestry book from Conques, France. -
Cheese on the Mayflower
Cheese was included on the pigrims trip from England to America. -
First Cheese Factory Built in the United States
The first cheese factory was built in the United States by Jesse Williams in Onieda County, New York. -
Increase in cheese production
2.2 billion pounds of cheese was produced -
Vegitarian Cheese
Cheese using plants instead of animals. -
Asiago Cheese
It was first made in Italy and is now popular in Europe for its nutty flavor. -
Blue Cheese
A sharp and bitter flavor made from either goat, cow or sheeps milk and injected with peniscillin giving the cheese blue stripes. -
Cheddar Cheese
From the village Cheddar of England, it ranges in color and taste, it is made from Cows milk. -
Cream Cheese
A smooth, fresh, and sweet cheese is made by adding cream to a cows milk. -
Feta Cheese
From Greese, it is said to be the oldest cheese.It has an aroma, white color, and is a bit sour. -
Goat Cheese
Made of goats milk it has a strong and tangy flavor. -
Swiss Cheese
Made from cows milk, it has a sweet and nutty flavor. It is from Switzerland and is recognizable due to the large holes. -
Gorgonzala
Gorgonzala was made in 879 in Po Valley Italy.
