Cheese Production

What are the main components found in all types of cheese?

• Sugar and salt

• Protein (casein) and fat

• Vitamins and minerals

• Water and fiber

What is the purpose of adding rennet during cheese production?

• To preserve the cheese for longer

• To separate the cream from the milk

• To add flavor to the cheese

• To thicken or coagulate the milk

How is the whey removed from the curd grains?

• By adding more rennet

• By draining in a tetrapack casimatic system

• By heating

• By freezing

What is the purpose of placing the cheese into salt water?

• To remove any remaining whey

• To add flavor and preserve the cheese

• To prepare it for packaging

• To cool it down after heating

For how long can Gouda cheese be aged to develop its flavor?

• Up to 1 year

• Up to 2 years

• Up to 4 years

• Up to 3 years