Quite often, the most favored cheese in the selection of assorted cheeses is the Creamy White Cheese. The more exotic the style of making this creamy cheese, the higher the number of gourmet takers for this cheese. One of most favored and exotic of the white cheese making styles is the white mold cheese variety. This style of cheese has a liquid-like texture, creamy and rich in flavor, with a delicate hardness of mottled rinds. Now we have to understand how cheese is made.

How are molded Creamy White Cheese made?

One of the hot favorites in white cheeses is the uniquely made molded white cheese. The key aspect of this cheese variety is the liquid-like center, which is unexpected, as the rind.Is delicately hard.

The very process of making the white gooey inside is what makes this cheese different. Various techniques are adopted to achieve the soft center and a ring. This technique is commonly called surface-ripened cheese. These cheeses follow an exterior to interior aging process. Therefore, when they are fully mature and cut, the creamy texture has a complexity of tastes which are earthy in their flavors. When these cheeses are not fully matured, they have a chalky texture.

Process of making white mold cheese

Creamy White Cheese is made by the use of spores or ‘maturing activates’ known as Penicillium candida. The culture of the white mold is also called as Rennet.

The cultured white curd is jelly-like in consistency and is cubed into two cms. This process allows the cheese to release the whey. The curds are then stirred from time to time to release more of the whey.

After much of the whey is lost and the curd arrives at a correct consistency, they are then placed in hoops to give the curd the required shape. At this stage when the curds are resting in the hoops, more whey is drained off. The curds will then settle into the characteristic shape. The more the whey is drained off; the curds settle better and knit well. The curds are then placed in a humid room. In the space of 8 hours, the hoops are turned nearly four times. The cheeses are then salted and the temperature controlled for a development of the sores, leading to the white crusty mold. In the following ten days, the mold is fully developed. The number of days for the mold to develop is subject to the season. The mind by this time is wonderfully crusted and carries mushroom taste.

Creamy White Cheese with fully formed mold is then wrapped. Experts consider the wrapping stage as the most critical stage of the cheese ripening process. The wrapping prevents the mold from growing further. The mold then consumes the acidic section inside the cheese allowing the levels inside the cheese to rise. The increase in the pH levels along with the breakdown of the protein level leads to the formation of the soft cheese texture at the center of the cheese. It is known that most of the brie and camber varies are likely to ripen with their wrappers quicker than the regular 60 days.

Now enjoy this amazing video detailing the cheese making process.

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People are obsessed with cheese, or at least most people are. There are an impressive two thousand varieties of cheese around the world, and they come in all shapes and sizes.

Most people think they understand cheese, but in truth, the stuff is more curious than one could possibly imagine; which makes sense when you consider the fact that cheese dates back as far as 7,500 years ago.

+Interesting Lesser-Known Facts about Cheese

Do you think you know everything there is to know about Cheese? A lot of people think like that. But think about it; for a substance that is so old, do you think you could possibly know everything there is to know about cheese?

At the very least, the following facts might surprise you:

1). Dreams

Eating cheese before you sleep might not cause nightmares (as some myths have suggested) but it can cause dreams. A study carried out in 2005 in Britain showed that eating cheese before sleeping can cause people to have all sorts of weird and disturbing dreams.

2). Wheels

Have you ever wondered why cheese comes in wheels? Believe it or not, the practice of making cheese in wheels began because it made transporting the stuff that much easier. That’s right; they produce cheese in wheels with the aim of rolling it.

3). Mice

Don’t let the cartoons fool you. Mice do not actually like cheese. Mice, for the most part, have an affinity for foods that are sweet and sugary. As such, there is nothing about the pungent smell of cheese that attracts them, though they will eat cheese if they have no other option.

4). Lactose intolerance

If you are lactose intolerant, then you cannot eat dairy products, right? Well, Cheese doesn’t seem to follow these rules. People that are lactose intolerant can actually enjoy cheese without facing any unfortunate health consequences. Dry cheese like cheddar and gouda, in particular, can be consumed by lactose intolerant persons without any side effects.

5). Health

Cheese isn’t just savory, it is also good for your health. Forget about all the rumors you keep hearing about the fattening aspects of cheese. As a source of calcium and vitamin D as well as nutrients like phosphorous, cheese is good for the teeth and bones.

6). De-icing

It is possible to de-ice roads by applying a combination of cheese waste and rock salt. This is what Wisconsin does. They have more cheese whey than they know what to do with.

7). Holes

Before you can sell Swiss Cheese in the U.S, you must submit it for review. The USDA is looking, not at the quality of the cheese, but the size of the holes. Yes, if you want to receive a rating from the USDA, your cheese’s holes must meet a very specific standard.

8). Turophiles

If you love cheese, then that is what you are officially called: a Turophile

9). Scent

Smelly cheese gets its pungent scent from bacteria called Brevibacterium linens. This is the same bacteria responsible for the odor of smelly feet.

10). Japan

The Japanese have a variety of cheese made with flowers

Below are some more interesting facts about cheese!

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Wondering on which types of cheese to pair with your wine at the party? If yes, then choosing your cheese properly will enable get the best out of your favorite drink. Pairing wine with cheese is a culture that has been here for long and one that will continue to be. Whether you prefer red or white wine, having something to bite on and smoothen it down adds on the thrill. The good thing is that it doesn’t matter if your wine is light, tannic, dry or sweet as there is always a matching type of cheese out there. Here, we look at some of the best pairings you should consider.

Sauvignon Blanc and Goat Cheese

Our good wine and cheese pairings list starts with this wonderful combination. Perhaps you are familiar with how delicious most goat cheeses are. With their dryness and a characteristic sourness, it is a perfect candidate to calm down the acidity and fruity taste in sauvignon Blanc. Goat cheese will also be a perfect match to Dry Riesling, Semillon or even Chenin Blanc. If you have one of these, then your party will be worth it. Just be slow on it as it could get dangerously sweet as your night deepens.

Madeira and Sheep Cheese

Well, if you favorite wine is this product from the Portuguese Island of Madeira, then having a Sheep Cheese for the night will make things better. The two are distinctly sweet and delicious. Bring them together and you have a match made in heaven. With the tangy nuttiness and numerous fruit like taste found in Madeira wine, it will blend well with the sheep milk flavors in your cheese for the best relaxing night ever. For an even powerful combination, then going for full-firm fat sheep cheeses like Cabrales and Etorki will be best suitable.

Strong smelling cheeses with Dry Riesling

Ever tried this? Well, if not, then there is a lot you have been missing out on. Imagine having a perfect cheese that would blend well with the strong floral and fruity aromas found Dry Riesling. Keeping in mind that strong cheeses such as Munster offer a cooling effect on the acidic wine, this will be a perfect match. This is so especially if you don’t want to be knocked up by early in the night.

Port and stilton
I know lots of guys who really love Port red wine especially when accompanied with stilton. Stilton is basically an English Blue veined cheese with a tangy saltiness. Now, with Port being so sweet and fortified, stilton’s tangy saltiness is perfectly foiled. The two bring the best out of each other. You probably don’t want to miss out on the delicious taste found in stilton while the sweetness and fruity taste in port isn’t one to overlook either. So, why not have both?

Finally, it is not always that a particular wine should be matched with specific cheeses. There are a wide number of wine brands out there that could go well when tried out. It is advisable to always have some dried nuts, fruits or even crackers to help bridge any imperfections in the good wine and cheese pairings. Good luck finding your match.

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