List of cheesemakers

Cheesemakers are artisans or companies that produce cheese, a dairy product derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms. The process of cheesemaking involves the coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises the techniques of curdling and acidifying milk and the process of aging the cheese to achieve a specific flavor and texture.

History of Cheesemaking

The practice of cheesemaking has been traced back to at least 5,500 BCE in what is now Poland. The craft spread throughout Europe and the Middle East, with each region developing its own distinct types of cheese.

Cheesemaking Process

The cheesemaking process begins with the collection of milk, either from cows, goats, sheep, or buffalo. The milk is then pasteurized to kill any harmful bacteria. The pasteurized milk is then curdled by adding a starter culture and rennet, an enzyme that causes the milk to coagulate. The curdled milk is then cut into small pieces, allowing the whey to separate from the curds. The curds are then heated and pressed to form cheese.

Notable Cheesemakers

• Roquefort Société: A French cheesemaker known for its Roquefort cheese, a blue cheese made from sheep milk.
• Cabot Creamery: An American cheesemaker that produces a variety of cheeses, including cheddar and Monterey Jack.
• Parmigiano Reggiano: An Italian cheesemaker that produces Parmigiano Reggiano, a hard, granular cheese.
• Gruyère AOP: A Swiss cheesemaker that produces Gruyère, a hard yellow cheese.

See Also

• Cheese
• Cheese ripening
• List of cheeses
• List of dairy products

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