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    Country of originUnited Kingdom
    RegionSomerset
    Source of milkCow
    How Cheddar Conquered the World
    How Cheddar Conquered the World
    Cheddar cheese is one of the most popular and versatile cheeses in the world. But where did it come from and how did it get its name, flavor, and color?
    History

    Cheddar cheese originates from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, southwest England. Cheddar Gorge on the edge of the village contains a number of caves, which provided the ideal humidity and steady temperature for maturin… See more

    Process

    During the manufacture of cheddar, the curds and whey are separated using rennet, an enzyme complex normally produced from the stomachs of newborn calves, while in vegetarian or kosher cheeses, bacterial, ye… See more

    Character

    The ideal quality of the original Somerset cheddar was described by Joseph Harding in 1864 as "close and firm in texture, yet mellow in character or quality; it is rich with a tendency to melt in the mouth, the flavour full and fine… See more

    International production

    The "cheddar cheese" name is used internationally; its name does not have a protected designation of origin, but the use of the name "West Country Farmhouse Cheddar" does. In addition to the United Kingdom, ch… See more

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