This document discusses different types of cheeses including how they are made and their properties. It describes cheeses by their production methods such as fresh, whey and stretched curd cheeses like cottage cheese. It also categorizes cheeses by their textures, including hard cheeses like Edam and soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert. The document provides details on the flavors and properties of common cheeses such as mozzarella, ricotta, cheddar and emmenthal. It covers the aging processes of cheeses such as Camembert which is fermented for 3 weeks and Brie which is fermented for at least a week.
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