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[[File:Cheese selections in the buffet.jpg|alt=|thumb|Mixed cheeses in the plates ]]

[[File:Cheese selections in the buffet.jpg|alt=|thumb|Various cheeses]]

[[File:La Fourrière (cheese).jpg|alt=|thumb|A goat cheese from France]]

[[File:La Fourrière (cheese).jpg|alt=|thumb|A goat cheese from France]]

[[File:Jez Timms 2016-01-07 (Unsplash).jpg|alt=|thumb|Blue cheese]]

[[File:Feta Cheese.jpg|alt=|thumb|[[Feta cheese]]]]

[[File:SmallEdamCheese.jpg|alt=|thumb|[[Edam cheese]]]]

'''Cheese''' is a type of [[wikt:dairy|dairy]] that comes from [[milk]]. There are many types of cheese, such as [[Cheddar cheese|cheddar]], [[Swiss cheese|Swiss]], and [[provolone]].  

'''Cheese''' is a [[wikt:dairy|dairy]] product that is made from [[milk]]. There are many types of cheese, such as [[Cheddar cheese|cheddar]], [[Swiss cheese|Swiss]], and [[provolone]].  

Many things affect the [[form]], [[texture]], [[Colour|colour]] and [[flavor|flavour]] of a cheese. These include the milk ([[cow]] or [[goat]]), if the milk has been [[Pasteurization|pasteurized]], the amount of [[butterfat]], [[bacteria]] and [[mold]] in the cheese, how the cheese is made, how much fat is in the cheese, and how old the cheese is. Example for cheese used in a sentence: Todd the dog likes cheese.

Many things affect the [[form]], [[texture]], [[colour]] and [[flavor|flavour]] of a cheese. These include the milk ([[cow]] or [[goat]]), if the milk has been [[Pasteurization|pasteurized]], the amount of [[butterfat]], [[bacteria]] and [[mold]] in the cheese, how the cheese is made, how much fat is in the cheese, and how old the cheese is. Example for cheese used in a sentence: Todd the dog likes cheese.

== The origin of cheese ==

== Origin ==

People have been making cheese since before [[history]] was written down. It is not known when cheese was first made. It is known that cheese was eaten by the [[Sumerians]] in about 4000 BC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenibble.com/REVIEWS/main/cheese/cheese2/history.asp|title=The history of cheese: from an ancient nomad’s horseback to today’s luxury cheese cart |work=The Nibble|publisher=Lifestyle Direct.|accessdate=2012-02-09}}</ref>

People have been making cheese since before [[history]] was written down. It is not known when cheese was first made. It is known that cheese was eaten by the [[Sumerians]] in about 4000 BC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenibble.com/REVIEWS/main/cheese/cheese2/history.asp|title=The history of cheese: from an ancient nomad’s horseback to today’s luxury cheese cart |work=The Nibble|publisher=Lifestyle Direct.|accessdate=2012-02-09}}</ref>

== How cheese is made ==

== Production ==

Cheese is made using milk. The milk of [[cow]]s, [[goat]]s, and [[sheep]] are most popular. [[Buffalo]], [[camel]], [[donkey]] and even [[hippopotamus]] milk can also be used. Cheese makers usually cook the milk in large [[pot]]s.  

Cheese is made using milk. The milk of [[cow]]s, [[goat]]s, and [[sheep]] are most popular. [[Buffalo]], [[camel]], [[donkey]] and even [[hippopotamus]] milk can also be used. Cheese makers usually cook the milk in large [[pot]]s.  

Most cheeses are [[wikt:acidify|acidified]] by bacteria. This bacteria turns milk [[sugar]]s into [[lactic acid]].  

Most cheeses are [[wikt:acidify|acidified]] by bacteria. This bacteria turns milk [[sugar]]s (such as [[lactose]]) into [[lactic acid]].  

[[Salt]] is added, and a [[substance]] from the [[stomach]] of young cows called [[rennet]]. This curdles the cheese and makes it solid. Some makers do not add [[rennet]], but curdle the cheese in other ways. [[Vegetarianism|Vegetarian]] alternatives to rennet are made by [[fermentation]] of a [[fungus]] called ''Mucor miehei''. Other alternatives use species of the ''[[Cynara]]'' [[thistle]] [[family (biology)|family]].<ref>Jenkins, Steven 1996. ''Cheese Primer''. Workman Publishing Company. {{ISBN|0894807625}}</ref>

[[Salt]] is added, and a [[substance]] from the [[stomach]] of young cows called [[rennet]]. This curdles the cheese and makes it solid. Some makers do not add [[rennet]], but curdle the cheese in other ways. [[Vegetarianism|Vegetarian]] alternatives to rennet are made by [[fermentation]] of a [[fungus]] called ''Mucor miehei''. Other alternatives use species of the ''[[Cynara]]'' [[thistle]] [[family (biology)|family]].<ref>Jenkins, Steven 1996. ''Cheese Primer''. Workman Publishing Company. {{ISBN|0894807625}}</ref>

Other [[ingredients]] are added and the cheese is usually aged for a varied length of time.

Other [[ingredients]] are added and the cheese is usually aged for a varied length of time.

== Classifications of cheese ==

== Classification ==

There are many different ways to classify cheeses. Some ways include:

There are many different ways to classify cheeses. Some ways include:

* How long the cheese was aged  

* How long the cheese was aged