List of cheeses
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Cheese is a dairy product derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms. It is an essential component of many global cuisines and varies significantly by region. Below is a comprehensive glossary of cheeses, categorized by continent and country.
Africa[edit]
Egypt[edit]
- Areesh cheese – A white, soft cheese made from yogurt.
- Domiati cheese – A popular brined cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk.
- Romy cheese – A salty, hard cheese with a texture similar to Parmesan.
Ethiopia[edit]
- Ayib – A mild cottage cheese traditionally served with spicy dishes.
Morocco[edit]
- Jben – A fresh, soft cheese made from goat or cow milk, often eaten with bread and olives.
South Africa[edit]
- Boerenkaas – A traditional Dutch-style cheese made by South African farmers.
- Karoo Crumble – A crumbly cheese produced in the Karoo region.
Asia[edit]
China[edit]
- Rushan – A sheet-like cheese made from cow’s milk, commonly fried or grilled.
- Rubing – A fresh, unsalted cheese from Yunnan Province.
India[edit]
- Paneer – A non-melting, fresh cheese made from cow or buffalo milk.
- Bandel cheese – A smoked, salted cheese with a crumbly texture.
- Chhena – A fresh, unaged cheese similar to paneer but softer.
Iran[edit]
- Lighvan cheese – A semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese from East Azerbaijan.
- Kashk – A fermented dairy product often used in Persian stews.
- Paneer-e-Kurdi – A brined cheese made by the Kurdish people of Iran.
Japan[edit]
- Sakura cheese – A soft cheese flavored with cherry leaves.
- Hokkaido cheese – Various cheeses produced in Japan’s dairy-rich Hokkaido region.
Mongolia[edit]
- Byaslag – A hard, tangy cheese made from yak or cow's milk.
Philippines[edit]
- Kesong puti – A soft, white cheese made from carabao milk.
Turkey[edit]
- Beyaz peynir – A white brined cheese similar to feta.
- Tulum cheese – A sharp, tangy cheese aged in goat skins.
- Kars gravyer – A Turkish version of Gruyère cheese.
Europe[edit]
France[edit]
- Brie – A soft, creamy cheese with an edible rind.
- Camembert – A similar cheese to Brie but with a stronger aroma.
- Roquefort – A blue cheese made from sheep’s milk.
- Comté – A hard, aged cheese with a nutty flavor.
Germany[edit]
- Allgäuer bergkäse – A hard, alpine-style cheese.
- Handkäse – A sour milk cheese often served with onions and vinegar.
Greece[edit]
- Feta – A brined cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk.
- Mizithra – A fresh, whey-based cheese.
- Kasseri – A semi-hard, slightly tangy cheese.
Italy[edit]
- Parmigiano Reggiano – A hard, granular cheese often used for grating.
- Mozzarella – A fresh, soft cheese made from water buffalo milk.
- Gorgonzola – A blue cheese with a creamy texture.
Netherlands[edit]
- Gouda – A mild, yellow cheese made from cow’s milk.
- Edam – A semi-hard cheese with a slightly nutty flavor.
Switzerland[edit]
- Emmental – A Swiss cheese known for its characteristic holes.
- Gruyère – A hard cheese with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor.
North America[edit]
Canada[edit]
- Oka cheese – A semi-soft, washed-rind cheese with a strong aroma.
- Cheddar – Various aged cheddars are produced in Quebec.
Mexico[edit]
- Queso fresco – A mild, fresh cheese used in Mexican cuisine.
- Cotija cheese – A hard, crumbly cheese often used for grating.
United States[edit]
- Monterey Jack – A semi-soft cheese with a mild flavor.
- Colby cheese – A milder version of Cheddar with a softer texture.
- American cheese – A processed cheese product commonly used in sandwiches.
South America[edit]
Argentina[edit]
- Queso criollo – A mild cheese similar to Monterey Jack.
- Queso Pategrás – An Argentine version of Gouda.
Brazil[edit]
- Queijo Minas – A fresh cheese from the state of Minas Gerais.
- Queijo coalho – A semi-hard cheese commonly grilled on skewers.
Venezuela[edit]
- Queso de mano – A soft, stretchy cheese similar to mozzarella.
- Queso telita – A creamy cheese often spread on arepas.
Oceania[edit]
Australia[edit]
- Tasmanian blue cheese – A rich, creamy blue cheese.
- King Island Dairy – Various cheeses produced on King Island, including brie and camembert.
New Zealand[edit]
- Whitestone cheese – A range of artisanal cheeses from Otago.
- Kāpiti Kikorangi – A triple cream blue cheese.
Gallery[edit]
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Holland
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Some Italian cheeses on a market in Varese
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Cheese on a market near Paris
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Hard cheeses on the Höchst Market in Frankfurt am Main
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Soft cheeses on the Höchst Market in Frankfurt am Main
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