NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER’S DAY – January 20
Fri Jan 20th

National Cheese Lover's Day

Don't be bleu, throw a feta, or be capriciously on National Cheese Lover's Day. The January 20th is a gouda day to kummin over and have some cheddar or asiago or fontina!

There is no concrete evidence that humans invented cheese making. The first cheese was most likely created by chance, according to the legend. But we should not assume that someone made the first cheese by chance. Thousands of years ago, people took milk and stored it in sheep's stomachs. The proteins will break down into curds and whey if left to sit for a few days. From there, preserving the solids with salt may have been the most logical next step. In ancient times, salt was a highly valued preservative.

In what is now Poland, the first record of cheese making dates back to 5,500 BCE.. There are over 1,400 varieties of cheese on the market today.

Basic cheese making

Making cheese is relatively straightforward, with the basic principles. Let the milk sour (or, more precisely, coagulating the casein protein). (Or, coagulating the casein protein). Then isolate the curds (solids) from the whey (liquid), which is separated by then. (liquid) The curds are then salted and left to age.

Bacteria, enzymes,, or fungi can be added at various stages. The desired taste, color, and texture are all controlled, as are the type of milk, temperature, time, and humidity... Cheesemakers also add herbs and spices for more variety and flavor.

Cheese's nutritional value varies based on the variety. The lower end of fat and calories per serving is at Cottage and mozzarella cheese, while mascarpone and cream cheese pack it on. Marscapone makes desserts that are both rich and creamy..

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How to celebrate #cheeseloversday..

Enjoy some cheese with your lunch or as a snack. Share your favorite cheesy dishes or puns. Try a new cheese dish. Visit your new cheesemonger, and be sure to give a shout-out as well. To post on social media, use the hashtag #CheeseLoversDay.

Cheese lover's FAQ

Q. How much whey is produced when making cheese? of cheese will yield up to 96 fluid ounces of whey.

Now, hey-t a minute. Q. What happens to all the whey?

A. Whey is protein-rich, and it is low in calories. Several farms added whey to animal feed, which was used on many farms. Nevertheless, whey is also used as a protein source in powders and nutrition bars, as a protein supplement.

Q. What is squeaky cheese? The A. Squeaky cheese is a young (it hasn't aged for very long) cheddar cheese that comes in these delectable nuggets called cheese curds, and it's not aged for very long. When the cheese curds are really fresh, they squeak a little when you bite into them.'