List of cheese I have tasted [Tasting cheese hobby]

Hey guys, as you know various microorganism's and methods can be used to make different types of cheese and wine.

There are around 500 different varieties of cheese recognized by the International Dairy Federation.

Wine is prohibited for me, so I cannot taste it [I am a strong follower of my religion :D ]

So I have made a new hobby of tasting different types of cheeses.

I have listed some of the cheeses I have tasted. I have also listed some of the particular feature about them.

Mozzarella Cheese

It is also know as string cheese. Mozzarella cheese is made from water buffalo milk hence it is high in fat. Country of origin is Italy. This cheese is not aged like most cheeses.

My own comments: After heating the cheese becomes sticky, mostly used in pizza(I think so). I had once used in in cooking noodles, never ever do that, it was the worst noodles I ever made. Just sprinkle it on your cooked noodles while serving, never cook it with mozzarella.

Chèvre Cheese

My favorite cheese. The cheese is made from goat milk. And the one which I had tasted was ash covered. It is usually made in France, leading producer of goat cheese.

My own comments: Little sour, tastes slightly like curd, it is one of my favorite. Best cheese I have tasted yet.

Feta Cheese

A type of cheese mostly made in Greece. Usually used in salads and stuff.

My own comments: Didn't like it that much. Tastes a little salty with a slight curd flavor.

 Cheddar Cheese

The cheese originates from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, South West England. A very common type of cheese, you may have tasted it.

My own comments: I like it pretty much, used it for every day breakfast, and finished off the whole can :D

Emmental Cheese

Emmental cheese is from Switzerland. The cheese which is usually shown in the famous cartoon show 'Tom & Jerry'. This cheese has holes in it, which are known as eyes. The carbon dioxide generated during its making is responsible for its eye formation.

My own comments: The cheese is simply amazing. It has its own distinctive taste. People at my house say that Swiss cheese was the best cheese they ever tasted but I still think its not better than Chèvre Cheese.

Other Cheese tasted:

Blue Cheese (tasted)
Edam Cheese (tasted)
Halloumi