What is Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar cheese is usually made of cow’s milk. A unique feature of cheddar cheese is its process of manufacturing, called ‘cheddaring,’ which is alien to other types of cheese. The natural color of cheddar cheese is pale white, but, manufacturers add ‘annatto,’ extracted from the achiote tree or oil made from paprika, to get the deep orange color. Even food colors are used to get the different hues seen in various types of cheddar cheese. Compared to other types, cheddar cheese has a sharp taste and is smoother and, creamier. The sharpness depends on the aging period of the cheese. The longer it ages, the taste become sharper and the cheese becomes crumbly. Depending on the age and level of sharpness, cheddar cheese is available in a wide range – mild, medium, old, extra old, etc. The mild one may age in a few weeks or months with a smooth and slightly crumbly texture and will be semi-hard. The old ones are hard and more crumbly with a sharp, strong taste. Apart from this, you can get c
