Cheddar cheese

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cheddar-cheese

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1. What is the scientific name?Not applicable (Cheddar is a type of cheese, not a biological organism)
2. What is the geographic origin?Cheddar village, Somerset, South West England
3. Where does cheddar cheese come from?It began in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England, but people now make it in many countries, including the U.S. and parts of Europe.
4. How is cheddar cheese made?Milk is mixed with a starter culture and rennet to form curds. The curds are cut, cooked, stacked, and turned in a process called cheddaring, then salted, pressed, and aged for months or years.

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): A label given to products originating from a specific place with a specific quality or reputation.
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI): A label indicating that a product originates in a specific place and has qualities or a reputation due to that origin.
Annatto: A natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, often used to give cheddar cheese its orange hue.
Maturation: The aging process of cheese, during which its flavor, texture, and aroma develop.