Mainland (cheese)

Mainland Cheese is a popular brand of cheese originating from New Zealand. It is a subsidiary of the multinational dairy company Fonterra. Mainland offers a wide variety of cheeses, including Cheddar, Gouda, Blue, and Swiss.

History

Mainland Cheese was established in the mid-20th century in New Zealand. The brand has since grown to become one of the most recognized cheese brands in the country and has expanded its market to several other countries around the world.

Products

Mainland Cheese offers a wide range of cheese products. These include:

• Cheddar Cheese: This is a hard, off-white, or orange if spices are added, natural cheese. It is known for its sharp and distinct taste.

• Gouda Cheese: This is a mild, yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands.

• Blue Cheese: This is a general term for cheeses that have had cultures of the mold Penicillium added so that the final product is spotted or veined throughout with blue, blue-grey or blue-green mold, and carries a distinct smell.

• Swiss Cheese: This is a generic name in North America for several related varieties of cheese which resemble the Swiss Emmental.

See Also

• Cheese
• Fonterra
• Dairy industry in New Zealand

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