Stilton cheese

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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1. How big is Stilton cheese?Exclusively within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire, England
2. What is the legal protection?Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status granted by the European Commission
3. What is the primary mold for blue variety?Penicillium roqueforti
4. What is Stilton cheese and why does it have blue veins?Stilton cheese is a special English cheese that comes in blue and white varieties. The blue one has blue‑green veins because a mold called Penicillium roqueforti is added during making. The mold gives the cheese a sharp, tangy flavor.
5. Where can Stilton cheese be made?Stilton cheese can only be made in three English counties: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire. These places have the right climate and traditions for the cheese.

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): A European Union certification that guarantees a product's origin, quality, and characteristics are due to its geographical environment and traditional production methods.
Penicillium roqueforti: A specific species of filamentous fungus used in the production of blue cheeses, responsible for characteristic veining and pungent flavor development.
Geographical Indication (GI): A broader category of intellectual property rights that identifies a good as originating in a specific geographical location, where a particular quality, reputation, or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.