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Ahh, The Power of Cheese. Auburndale High School Auburndale, WI Kate Raab & Andrea Lang. Brie and Camembert. BREE and CAMEMBERT French decent creamy and pale colored Bloomy rind comes from the Penicillium Candidum , a white mold applied to the surface. Formed into wheels.
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Ahh, The Power of Cheese Auburndale High School Auburndale, WI Kate Raab & Andrea Lang
Brie and Camembert • BREE and CAMEMBERT • French decent creamy and pale colored • Bloomy rind comes from the Penicillium Candidum , a white mold applied to the surface. Formed into wheels. • Napoleon was so delighted in his first taste of Camembert, he kissed the waitress who served it.
Mozzarella • Origins in Italy. • #1 Cheese used in the food industry. • First made from the milk of the Water Buffalo. • Curds are kneaded or stretched. • Formed into balls or logs. • White soft elastic tears into strips.
Provolone • Pro-vo-lo’neh • A different culture is used in Provolone than mozzarella to make a fuller taste. • Firm texture full flavor more flavor than Mozzarella • Comes in cannonball shapes
Colby • A lovely cheese from the great state of Wisconsin! • Guess which city it is from? Founded 1874 • Fresh form is known as the favorite treat, CURDS!! • Curds are sprayed with cold water and stirred to keep them from knitting together. • Pressed into shape
Edam and Gouda • Goo-dah EE-dum • Dutch origins • Wheel or wedge shape • Buttery flavor • Wax covering- red, black, or yellow flavoring is indicated by the color • Light Buttery nutty, with smooth creamy texture
Cheddar • Only Cheese produced in US prior to 1850. • Accounts for 1/2 of all Cheese in the U.S. • English Origins • Aging makes the flavor • Medium, mild, sharp, and aged • Cheddaring process is used to matte the curd • Interior is usually yellow but can be white • Exterior can come in three colors, clear mild, Red suggests medium, Black suggests sharp
Brick • Origins in Wisconsin • Semi Hard • Has small and irregular holes • Sweet, spicy, and nutty flavor • Is a relative of Limburger, which has a pungent aroma • It gains aroma with age
Swiss • Origin in Switzerland, Americans copied the recipe and gave it a tune up. • Characterized by Holes • Flavor is sweet and nut-like • Baby Swiss is aged less yielding smaller holes
Parmesan • Origins in Italy • hard cheese • Wheel, wedge, or powder • Available fresh or in the “Can” • One of the most popular cheeses in the World
Muenster • Mun’-ster • Origins in France • semi soft • Orange or white surface; creamy white interior. • Wheels or loafs