Cheddar cheese was originated in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England. Cheddar cheese is an outstanding example for the close-textured hard cheese, which is the most popular cheese in the world.
Cheddar is a hard cheese, ranging in color from nearly white to yellow, It is made from sweet, whole cow’s milk, either raw it pasteurized. More than 90% of the Cheddar cheese made in the United States is made from either heat-treated or pasteurized milk.
One of the first things to look before buying Cheddar cheese is the uniform color. The texture should always be relatively smooth; however, it is not uncommon to purchase cheddar that is granny and crumbly.
Cheddar will continue to age in the refrigerator for months and should be stored in a container with a vinegar-dampened paper towel underneath.
In Cheddar cheese, legal minimum for FDM (Fat in Dry Matter) in the United States is 50% while moisture maximum is 38%. To achieve such parameters a fat-casein ration of 1.47 is generally considered optimum for Cheddar cheese.
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