Cheese

What are the two main categories of cheese?

• Swiss cheese and American cheese

• Hard cheese and soft cheese

• Blue cheese and cheddar cheese

• Fresh cheese and aged cheese

Name two types of soft cheese.

• Brie, Camembert

• Feta, Mozzarella

• Cheddar, Gouda

• Swiss, Parmesan

What is the process of curdling milk to make cheese called?

• Coagulation

• Evaporation

• Fermentation

• Distillation

What is rennet and how is it used in cheese production?

• Rennet is a type of bacteria used to ferment cheese.

• Rennet is a seasoning added to cheese after production.

• Rennet is a type of cheese used in milk production.

• Rennet is an enzyme used to coagulate milk in cheese production.

What are some health benefits of consuming cheese?

• Causes heart disease and high cholesterol

• Provides essential nutrients and may contribute to bone and muscle health

• Leads to weight gain and obesity

• Increases the risk of cancer

In which cuisine is feta cheese commonly used?

• Italian

• Mexican

• Chinese

• Greek

What is the difference between aging and ripening of cheese?

• Aging and ripening are the same process

• Aging happens quickly, while ripening takes a long time

• Aging refers to the process of allowing cheese to mature over a long period of time, while ripening refers to the process of developing flavor and texture through the action of bacteria and enzymes.

• Aging refers to the process of developing flavor and texture, while ripening refers to allowing cheese to mature

Name two types of cheese that are commonly aged.

• Cheddar, Parmesan

• Brie, Feta

• American, Gouda

• Mozzarella, Swiss