Cheese Science and History Quiz

What is often considered mankind's oldest produced food by science?

• Wine

• Cheese

• Bread

• Beer

According to legend, how was cheese first discovered?

• By leaving milk out in the sun

• By storing milk in an animal's stomach

• By mixing milk with honey

• By fermenting milk in a clay pot

What is the role of rennet in cheese-making?

• To separate curds from whey

• To color the cheese

• To add flavor

• To preserve the cheese

Which of the following is NOT one of the four core ingredients in making cheese?

• Milk

• Cultures

• Sugar

• Rennet

What determines the texture of the cheese during the curd cutting process?

• The temperature of the milk

• The amount of salt added

• The size of the curds

• The type of milk used

Which cheese style is known for bending before breaking?

• Fresh cheese

• Semi-soft cheese

• Firm cheese

• Hard cheese

What is a characteristic of hard cheeses?

• They have a high moisture content

• They are typically used for grating

• They are always white in color

• They are often used in grilled cheese sandwiches

What is the role of penicillium candidum in cheese-making?

• To make the cheese softer

• To create a bloomy rind

• To increase the cheese's shelf life

• To add a meaty flavor

What unique method did Trappist monks use in making washed rind cheeses?

• Using wine to wash the cheese

• Using beer to wash the cheese

• Using vinegar to wash the cheese

• Using honey to wash the cheese

Why does blue cheese have blue veins?

• Because of the aging process

• Due to the type of milk used

• Because of the penicillium mold

• From the addition of blue dye