Food Ingredients - Cheese

Here you will learn the names of different types of cheese in English such as "mozzarella", "cottage cheese", and "ricotta".

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American cheese [noun]

a mild processed cheese based on cheddar with a soft texture, usually sliced and wrapped in plastic

Ex: American cheese is a popular choice for making cheeseburgers due to its smooth melting properties.

blue cheese [noun]

any type of cheese containing blue lines or mold

Ex: Spread a layer of blue cheese on your burger for an extra burst of flavor .

camembert [noun]

a rich creamy cheese with a soft texture and a white rind that has a strong taste and is originally made in Normandy, France

Ex: Camembert is an excellent choice for a picnic .

Cheddar [noun]

a type of hard yellow cheese from Cheddar, England

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cheese rind [noun]

the outer, edible layer that develops during the aging process of certain cheeses

Ex: As the Camembert matured , the cheese rind turned soft and bloomy .

Cheshire cheese [noun]

a crumbly and tangy cheese originating from the English county of Cheshire

Ex: You can pair Cheshire cheese with some crackers or crusty bread .

cottage cheese [noun]

a mild white cheese made with curds of milk which its cream has been taken

Ex: Use cottage cheese as a substitute for ricotta cheese in recipes like stuffed shells or lasagna .

cream cheese [noun]

a type of smooth soft cheese that is made from whole milk and cream

Ex: She whipped together cream cheese , powdered sugar , and vanilla extract to make a fluffy frosting for carrot cake .

curd cheese [noun]

a type of cottage cheese that is low in fat

Ex: Make a creamy and comforting vegetable curry by adding curd cheese to the sauce .

Edam [noun]

a mild semi-firm cheese that is round and wrapped in red wax, originally made in the Netherlands

Ex: Edam cheese can be melted and used as a filling for stuffed mushrooms or peppers .

farmer's cheese [noun]

a fresh cheese made from cow's milk that has a mild, slightly tangy flavor

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feta cheese [noun]

a Greek cheese taken from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk that is white and has holes in it

Ex: Adding feta cheese to your homemade pizza takes it to the next level .

fromage frais [noun]

a fresh and creamy cheese that is white in color originally made in northern France or southern Belgium

Ex: For a quick and easy dessert , mix fromage frais with honey and fresh berries .

goat cheese [noun]

any cheese that is made from goat's milk

Ex: He enjoyed a sandwich with goat cheese , roasted vegetables , and a drizzle of balsamic glaze .

gorgonzola [noun]

an Italian blue cheese with a pungent taste and smell

Ex: I love adding crumbled Gorgonzola to my spinach salad for an extra burst of flavor.

Gouda [noun]

a yellow, round cheese from the Netherlands

Ex: The cheese board featured a variety of cheeses , including aged Gouda with its nutty flavor and firm texture .

process cheese [noun]

a cheese product made by blending natural cheese with emulsifying salts and other ingredients

Ex: process cheese is a processed product and may not have the same qualities as natural cheese .

ricotta [noun]

a white whey cheese that is soft and unsalted, made in Italy

Ex: The rich and smooth ricotta filling is what makes cannoli so addictive .

stilton [noun]

a type of English cheese with a strong flavor that is made in Leicestershire, usually with blue mold

Ex: I ordered the Stilton and spinach quiche in the restaurant.

string cheese [noun]

cheese, usually mozzarella that is formed in tube shape

Ex: I brought some string cheese for us to enjoy .

Swiss cheese [noun]

a type of hard cheese with many holes

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Danish blue [noun]

a soft salty cheese with blue mold and a strong flavor

Ex: Danish Blue cheese is fantastic in vegetarian dishes.

Emmental [noun]

a yellow semi-hard cheese from Switzerland that has a lot of holes, similar to Gruyère

Ex: Emmental 's creamy texture and slightly sweet taste make it a crowd-pleaser .

brie [noun]

a soft creamy cheese with a strong taste and a firm white skin made from cow's milk, originally made in France

Ex: we 'll be serving brie and baguette for breakfast .

crowdie [noun]

a type of soft cheese made from sour milk that is partially cooked, from a Scottish origin

Ex: Crowdie can be a great alternative to heavy cream in pasta sauces.

halloumi [noun]

a white cheese made in Greece that is semi-hard and is used in cooking

Ex: Crisp up halloumi in a hot pan and use it as a topping for homemade pizzas .

mascarpone [noun]

a soft and creamy cheese that is made in Italy

Ex: I always use mascarpone cheese as a light and creamy topping .

muenster [noun]

a yellow and mild cheese made from whole milk

Ex: I ate a sandwich with scrambled eggs and melted muenster cheese for breakfast .

paneer [noun]

a white uncured cheese that is used in Indian, Iranian or afghan cuisines

Ex: The paneer curry smells amazing !

quark [noun]

a soft, fresh, unripened cheese with a smooth texture, made from pasteurized milk

Ex: The recipe called for 250 grams of quark .

Roquefort [noun]

a French blue cheese made from sheep's milk and ripened in limestone caves that has a strong taste

Ex: I brought a cheese platter with Roquefort , Camembert , and Cheddar .

grated cheese [noun]

cheese that has been shredded or grated into small pieces using a grater or other similar tool

Ex: He added grated cheese to his sandwich for extra flavor .

gruyere [noun]

a firm Swiss cheese with holes in it that has a strong taste

Ex: All my friends agree that Gruyère is a fantastic melting cheese.

Jack cheese [noun]

a white American cheese with a mild taste, made from whole milk

Ex: Jack cheese melts beautifully on homemade pizzas , providing a stretchy and flavorful topping .

limburger [noun]

a pungent and creamy cheese made from cow's milk, known for its strong aroma

Ex: Let's serve traditional German dishes. We can't forget the limburger cheese!

mozzarella [noun]

a mild semi-soft cheese that is white in color and is unsalted, used in Italian cuisine

Ex: As a vegetarian , I often substitute mozzarella for meat in my sandwiches .

parmesan [noun]

a whitish cheese with a hard texture that is grated and used in Italian cuisine

Ex: A warm bowl of minestrone soup is even more comforting with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

pot cheese [noun]

a soft white type of curd cheese

Ex: A creamy and herby pot cheese dip is perfect for serving alongside a platter of crispy vegetables .

brick cheese [noun]

a mild, semi-soft cheese with a creamy texture, originally made in the United States

Ex: I brought some brick cheese to go along with the crackers and grapes .

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