7 Different Types Of Cheese To Try

By: Jigyasa Kakwani

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Cheese is a dairy product that comes in multiple varieties. If you love cheese, you have got to explore these 7 popular types that are a must-try.

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1. Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella is a stretchy cheese that can be made of milk from cow, buffalo, sheep or goat. This Italian cheese variety is used in pizzas and pasta.

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2. Feta Cheese

This is a Greek cheese made from sheep or goat's milk. It has a tangy, salty and mildly sour taste. Feta cheese is added to salad bowls, sandwiches and pies.

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3. Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese or paneer is a fresh curd cheese that has a crumbly texture and a very mild milky flavour. It is widely used in Indian cuisine.

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4. Ricotta Cheese

This cheese is made from whey protein from the milk of the Italian water buffalo. Ricotta is added to Italian desserts like cheesecakes and cannoli.

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5. Cheddar Cheese

Originating from the English village of Cheddar in Somerset, this cheese is relatively hard, off-white, and sometimes sharp-tasting.

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6. Blue Cheese

Blue cheese is made with the addition of cultures of edible moulds, which create blue-green spots through the cheese.  It is creamy and tastes salty.

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7. Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting fresh cheese made from milk and cream. Cream cheese is meant to be consumed fresh and is mostly used in desserts.

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