List of cheeses

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Cheese on display in the supermarket.

Parmigiano reggiano factory

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Cheese on display in the supermarket.

Cheese on a market in Basel.

cheese on display

Cheese market in Gouda.

Sheep Cheese on market of Villefranche-de-Rouergue (Aveyron).

Storeroom for Parmiggiano-Reggiano in Modena

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Cheese is a dairy product derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms. It is an essential component of many global cuisines and varies significantly by region. Below is a comprehensive glossary of cheeses, categorized by continent and country.

Africa

Egypt

• Areesh cheese – A white, soft cheese made from yogurt.
• Domiati cheese – A popular brined cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk.
• Romy cheese – A salty, hard cheese with a texture similar to Parmesan.

Ethiopia

• Ayib – A mild cottage cheese traditionally served with spicy dishes.

Morocco

• Jben – A fresh, soft cheese made from goat or cow milk, often eaten with bread and olives.

South Africa

• Boerenkaas – A traditional Dutch-style cheese made by South African farmers.
• Karoo Crumble – A crumbly cheese produced in the Karoo region.

Asia

China

• Rushan – A sheet-like cheese made from cow’s milk, commonly fried or grilled.
• Rubing – A fresh, unsalted cheese from Yunnan Province.

India

• Paneer – A non-melting, fresh cheese made from cow or buffalo milk.
• Bandel cheese – A smoked, salted cheese with a crumbly texture.
• Chhena – A fresh, unaged cheese similar to paneer but softer.

Iran

• Lighvan cheese – A semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese from East Azerbaijan.
• Kashk – A fermented dairy product often used in Persian stews.
• Paneer-e-Kurdi – A brined cheese made by the Kurdish people of Iran.

Japan

• Sakura cheese – A soft cheese flavored with cherry leaves.
• Hokkaido cheese – Various cheeses produced in Japan’s dairy-rich Hokkaido region.

Mongolia

• Byaslag – A hard, tangy cheese made from yak or cow's milk.

Philippines

• Kesong puti – A soft, white cheese made from carabao milk.

Turkey

• Beyaz peynir – A white brined cheese similar to feta.
• Tulum cheese – A sharp, tangy cheese aged in goat skins.
• Kars gravyer – A Turkish version of Gruyère cheese.

Europe

France

• Brie – A soft, creamy cheese with an edible rind.
• Camembert – A similar cheese to Brie but with a stronger aroma.
• Roquefort – A blue cheese made from sheep’s milk.
• Comté – A hard, aged cheese with a nutty flavor.

Germany

• Allgäuer bergkäse – A hard, alpine-style cheese.
• Handkäse – A sour milk cheese often served with onions and vinegar.

Greece

• Feta – A brined cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk.
• Mizithra – A fresh, whey-based cheese.
• Kasseri – A semi-hard, slightly tangy cheese.

Italy

• Parmigiano Reggiano – A hard, granular cheese often used for grating.
• Mozzarella – A fresh, soft cheese made from water buffalo milk.
• Gorgonzola – A blue cheese with a creamy texture.

Netherlands

• Gouda – A mild, yellow cheese made from cow’s milk.
• Edam – A semi-hard cheese with a slightly nutty flavor.

Switzerland

• Emmental – A Swiss cheese known for its characteristic holes.
• Gruyère – A hard cheese with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor.

North America

Canada

• Oka cheese – A semi-soft, washed-rind cheese with a strong aroma.
• Cheddar – Various aged cheddars are produced in Quebec.

Mexico

• Queso fresco – A mild, fresh cheese used in Mexican cuisine.
• Cotija cheese – A hard, crumbly cheese often used for grating.

United States

• Monterey Jack – A semi-soft cheese with a mild flavor.
• Colby cheese – A milder version of Cheddar with a softer texture.
• American cheese – A processed cheese product commonly used in sandwiches.

South America

Argentina

• Queso criollo – A mild cheese similar to Monterey Jack.
• Queso Pategrás – An Argentine version of Gouda.

Brazil

• Queijo Minas – A fresh cheese from the state of Minas Gerais.
• Queijo coalho – A semi-hard cheese commonly grilled on skewers.

Venezuela

• Queso de mano – A soft, stretchy cheese similar to mozzarella.
• Queso telita – A creamy cheese often spread on arepas.

Oceania

Australia

• Tasmanian blue cheese – A rich, creamy blue cheese.
• King Island Dairy – Various cheeses produced on King Island, including brie and camembert.

New Zealand

• Whitestone cheese – A range of artisanal cheeses from Otago.
• Kāpiti Kikorangi – A triple cream blue cheese.

Gallery

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  Some Italian cheeses on a market in Varese

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  Cheese on a market near Paris

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  Hard cheeses on the Höchst Market in Frankfurt am Main

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  Soft cheeses on the Höchst Market in Frankfurt am Main

cheese is made from dairy products

See Also

• List of dairy products
• Cheese making
• Traditional cheeses by region
• Culinary uses of cheese

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