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Cheese is one of those foods that everyone likes. Even vegans, who don’t eat any animal products, have created fake cheese with a similar taste and texture in order to have their own version of the savory and smelly snack. The history of cheese is long and storied, with a lot of gross stuff culminating in one of the tastiest treats ever created. Even if you’re one of the few people who don’t enjoy a little wine and cheese every now and then, there’s a good chance that you’ve eaten something with cheese in the last 24 hours (pizza, a cheeseburger, some Kraft Singles that were sitting in your fridge?). If you’ve been looking for a way to delve further into your love of cheese, but haven’t been sure where to start, check out these deliciously decadent facts about cheese. Like most archaic forms of culinary delights, cheesemaking is full of a bunch of weird sounding nonsense that somehow worked out in everyone’s favor. Who knew that letting some milk ferment in a sheep’s bladder would make a food that <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/misunderstood-celebrity-scandals/donn-saylor?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pretty much everyone</a> puts on everything? The cheesemaking information on this list will change your life, or at least make you look like a real cheese head at the next dinner party you attend. Get out a pen and paper and start copying down these amazing cheese facts.If this list of cheese trivia really got your metabolism moving, don't be shy! Tell us about your favorite cheese in the comment section and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-cheese">vote for it here</a>!

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Cheddar cheese

The most delicious cheeses on Earth, ranked by gourmets and casual fans. Whether enjoyed on its own or with crackers, shaved over pasta, melted between bread or squeezed out over steak sandwiches, cheese remains one of the essential, indispensable foods in world cuisine. (Even vegetarians and vegans have trouble leaving cheese behind entirely - the popularity of vegan and soy cheeses continues to grow.) Cheese also ranks among the oldest foods that people continue to enjoy today - its origins predate recorded history.This list attempts to answer the question: &quot;What is the Internet's favorite kind of cheese?&quot; This is, of course, a different way of asking &quot;What is the world's most popular cheese,&quot; for which the commonly provided answer is &quot;Cheddar.&quot; (This may owe to a classic Monty Python sketch, however, in which John Cleese confidently asserted that Cheddar was &quot;the single most popular cheese in the world.&quot; It is definitely the most popular cheese in its native United Kingdom.) Answers should reflect the one kind of cheese you absolutely can't live without, in addition to the cheeses that you eat most frequently.Which kinds of cheese are your favorite? Creamy, sharp, soft, moldy, smelly? Vote up the best cheeses you've ever tasted and vote down the ones that make you gag. There are enough varieties of cheese to make any dairy-eater happy. Which are the best cheese ever? Check out the rankings below!

Gruyère cheese

If you're a cheese lover who values bold flavor, this list is for you. Hard cheeses are some of the most popular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-cheese?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">types of cheese</a> around the world, and it's not hard to see why. These varieties are packed firm and aged for prolonged periods of time. The process gives the cheeses a dense, hard texture and a distinctive sharp taste. Many hard cheeses are traditionally tasted in small amounts as an accent to savory dishes. But travel the globe to countries like France, Italy, and America, and you'll find these delicious hard cheeses enjoyed on their own, too.What varieties will you find on this list of the best hard cheeses? Cheddar, which was originally produced in England, is a tasty cheese that makes the perfect ingredient in any sandwich. The sharpness and texture of this good hard cheese are determined by its aging time. Parmesan cheese is another go-to hard cheese that's frequently grated. When it comes to a hard cheese perfect for melting, it doesn't get much better than Gouda. Other options featured on this top hard cheeses list include Pecorino Romano, Colby, and Emmental cheese.Which hard cheese do you like the best? Vote your favorites up to the top of this list by giving them a thumbs up, and please add any delicious hard cheeses that are missing.

Once upon a time, some mad genius said, &quot;Hey, let's take milk and make it into an awesome, delicious, salty food!&quot; Then he made cheese, and all was right with the world. Of course, there's more to cheese than just milk, salt, and magic. Cheese science in general is just as fascinating as you might suspect. Well... when it's not a little gross, that is.You see, as glorious as cheese is, there's some weird cheesemaking science <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/interesting-pictures/robert-wabash?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">that might</a> make you pause a moment before cutting a slice off that next wheel. Though, let's be honest, you'll only hesitate a second, right? Come on, it's cheese.

Coulommiers cheese

French cheese.  A list of the best cheeses from France.  With its countless textures, flavors, and recipes, cheese is one of the most diverse types of food in the world.  Even its chief ingredient, milk, can come from a wide variety of animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and even buffalo.  Unlike east Asia, where lactose intolerance is much more common, cheese is a staple of the western diet with such iconic dishes as grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and best of all... cream cheese frosting.  Cheese and its saturated fat may contribute to heart disease; that said, it may actually strengthen tooth enamel with its protein, calcium and phosphorus.  While this list may focus on cheeses from one particular country, they are probably sold world-wide and may even be down at your corner store.

Colby-Jack

American cheese. A list of the best cheeses from the United States. With its countless textures, flavors, and recipes, cheese is one of the most diverse types of food in the world. Even its chief ingredient, milk, can come from a wide variety of animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and even buffalo. Unlike east Asia, where lactose intolerance is much more common, cheese is a staple of the western diet with such iconic dishes as grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and best of all... cream cheese frosting. Cheese and its saturated fat may contribute to heart disease; that said, it may actually strengthen tooth enamel with its protein, calcium and phosphorus. While this list may focus on cheeses from one particular country, they are probably sold world-wide and may even be down at your corner store.

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Monterey Jack

What's better than a grilled cheese just the way you like it? Buttered bread, maybe a little bacon, throw an avocado on there... Or plain? Fine, we'll take plain, too. The most important ingredient is the cheese. The grilled cheese sandwich is one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-comforting-comfort-food/analise.dubner">best comfort foods</a>, and it seems like every family does it a little bit differently. Around here, we're partial to plain ol' American Kraft Singles, but we've also dabbled in Swiss, Provolone, and even Havarti. What is your favorite cheese? A sharp cheddar? A creamy brie? On white bread, sourdough, rye, or wheat, some with mustard, a pickle on the side, tomato soup to dip it in... We're getting hungry. Vote for your favorites, the best cheeses for grilled cheese sandwiches, and vote down the ones that just don't melt right. Or vote up all of them, because they're probably all pretty tasty.

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A list of the best cheese jokes and cheese puns. If you know anything about us, you know we love cheese. In fact, it’s the only thing we love more than funny jokes. Put them together and you’ve got yourself a winning combination. Throughout the ages, cheese makers and trendsetters have been spelunking in caves, looking under rocks, and feeding cows everything they can to make cheese even tastier. And in between trips to the cave, they’ve perfected jokes about cheese. Thanks to their tireless efforts, we were able to put our favorites on this cheesy list. Grab a handful of crackers, some jam, and maybe even a piece of fancy sausage, then check out these funny jokes about cheese. On this list of funny cheese jokes, we cover all of our bases: Brie, Swiss, Cheddar – you know, the holy trinity of cheese. But luckily we had space to include some outliers. If we didn’t include a joke about your favorite kind of cheese then let us know, hopefully in gift basket with a bottle of wine, too. Even if we didn’t include a joke about your favorite fancy cheese, you can rest assured that you’ll be laughing your little cheesemonger head off at all the hilarious cheese humor included within. Pick your favorite joke about cheese and try it out at your next fancy party – we’re sure you’ll be a hit. Vote up your favorite jokes about cheese, and you know one that we don’t – leave it for us in the comments. And the stinkier the better.

Cheese

Cream

Soft cheeses offer a truly unique taste to the cheese connoisseur. These cheeses typically aren't matured, and feature a milder taste and a richer, creamier texture than their firmer counterparts. Top soft cheeses can be spread onto toast, served with a fruit plate, or layered atop crackers – but unlike hard cheese, these soft varieties aren't ideal for cooking.&nbsp;Tasty soft cheeses are made in countries all over the world including France, Italy, and America.What varieties will you find on this list of the best soft cheeses? Ch&egrave;vre cheese is a delicious, easy-to-spread cheese made from goat's milk. Ch&egrave;vre is delicious in salads and as an ingredient&nbsp;on a variety of gourmet sandwiches. Feta, the tangy Greek sheep's milk cheese, is another good soft cheese featured on this list. Brie is a popular soft cheese that many connoisseurs consider an acquired taste. Other great options that appear on this top soft cheese list include cottage cheese, Buchette, and mozzarella.Which of these soft cheeses is the cr&egrave;me de la cr&egrave;me? That's up to you to decide. Give your favorite varieties a thumbs up to move them towards number one, and add any tasty soft cheeses that are missing.

Gorgonzola

Italian cheese. A list of the best cheeses from Italy. With its countless textures, flavors, and recipes, cheese is one of the most diverse types of food in the world. Even its chief ingredient, milk, can come from a wide variety of animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and even buffalo. Unlike East Asia, where lactose intolerance is much more common, cheese is a staple of the western diet with such iconic dishes as grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and best of all... cream cheese frosting. Cheese and its saturated fat may contribute to heart disease; that said, it may actually strengthen tooth enamel with its protein, calcium and phosphorus. While this list may focus on cheeses from one particular country, they are probably sold world-wide and may even be down at your corner store.So what are the best Italian cheeses? This list will answer that question.

Appenzeller cheese

Swiss cheese.  A list of the best cheeses from Switzerland.  With its countless textures, flavors, and recipes, cheese is one of the most diverse types of food in the world.  Even its chief ingredient, milk, can come from a wide variety of animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and even buffalo.  Unlike east Asia, where lactose intolerance is much more common, cheese is a staple of the western diet with such iconic dishes as grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and best of all... cream cheese frosting.  Cheese and its saturated fat may contribute to heart disease; that said, it may actually strengthen tooth enamel with its protein, calcium and phosphorus.  While this list may focus on cheeses from one particular country, they are probably sold world-wide and may even be down at your corner store.

Cheese Dog

Is there anything better than melted cheese? No. Is it even possible to identify the best melted cheese snack ever? Yes. Hot, ooey-gooey, and irresistible, these are the best melted cheese snacks of all time, ranked by cheese-lovers the world over. Which are your favorite warm cheesy treats? Should pizza be ranked higher than nachos? Is a grilled cheese sandwich a better delivery vehicle for melted cheese than a quesadilla? Can you even compare queso and fondue? Do some soul-searching. The answers will come to you.It's a simple truth we're after on this ranked list of melted cheese snacks. In order to be the ultimate authority on melted cheese, we need a lot of votes. You can help not only by voting up the best kinds of melted cheese foods, but also by sharing, asking your friends and family to vote, encouraging them to ask their families and friends to share and vote, and so on. (This is starting to sound like that <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcskckuosxQ">annoying 80's shampoo commercial starring Heather Locklear</a> - it's time to wrap it up.) Only the wisdom of the crowd can determine the best way to enjoy melted cheese. And that will be really cool.

Irish

Cashel Blue cheese

Irish cheese.  A list of the best cheeses from Ireland.  With its countless textures, flavors, and recipes, cheese is one of the most diverse types of food in the world.  Even its chief ingredient, milk, can come from a wide variety of animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and even buffalo.  Unlike east Asia, where lactose intolerance is much more common, cheese is a staple of the western diet with such iconic dishes as grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and best of all... cream cheese frosting.  Cheese and its saturated fat may contribute to heart disease; that said, it may actually strengthen tooth enamel with its protein, calcium and phosphorus.  While this list may focus on cheeses from one particular country, they are probably sold world-wide and may even be down at your corner store.

Limburger cheese

Belgian cheese.  A list of the best cheeses from Belguim.  With its countless textures, flavors, and recipes, cheese is one of the most diverse types of food in the world.  Even its chief ingredient, milk, can come from a wide variety of animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and even buffalo.  Unlike east Asia, where lactose intolerance is much more common, cheese is a staple of the western diet with such iconic dishes as grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and best of all... cream cheese frosting.  Cheese and its saturated fat may contribute to heart disease; that said, it may actually strengthen tooth enamel with its protein, calcium and phosphorus.  While this list may focus on cheeses from one particular country, they are probably sold world-wide and may even be down at your corner store.

Swiss

Semi-hard cheeses are some of the most popular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-cheese?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">types of cheese</a> in the world, produced in countries including France, Italy, and the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/united-states?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">United States</a>. From cheddar to Parmesan, these firm, aged products are delicious sliced, grated, or mixed into recipes. But determining the very best semi-hard cheese is a tasty challenge, since these cheeses come&nbsp;in so many forms. Some good semi-hard cheese is best used as a sprinkled addition, while other creamy semi-hard cheeses can be sliced and eaten on their own.What varieties of cheese will you find on this mouthwatering list? Sharp and tasty, Provolone is a popular semi-hard cheese that can be used in a variety of recipes. This cow's milk cheese is often found in a savory smoked variety. Jarlsberg – a hole-filled cheese similar to Swiss – is another delectable&nbsp;semi-hard cheese&nbsp;featured on this list. Spanish Manchego cheese gets its signature bite by being aged from 60 days to two years. Other great varieties that appear on this roundup of top semi-hard cheeses include Beaufort, Madrigal cheese, and Gruyere.Do you have a favorite semi-hard cheese? Vote your personal picks up to the top of the list by giving them a thumbs up, and add any tasty cheeses that are missing.

Who doesn't love macaroni and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cheese-facts/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">cheese</a>? The classic pasta, often eaten as a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-comforting-comfort-food/analise.dubner" target="_blank">comfort food</a>, can be made with a wide variety of cheeses.&nbsp;What kind of&nbsp;cheese goes best in a mac and cheese recipe? The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-cheese" target="_blank">best&nbsp;cheese</a> flavors come in many forms. Some good macaroni cheeses are ideal because of their creaminess while other top macaroni and cheese ingredients are chosen for their flavors. Some of the best cheeses for macaroni are melty, delicious, and affordable. What varieties will you find on this best types of cheese for macaroni list? Cheddar is a&nbsp;classic cheese often used as the base for a homemade macaroni and cheese casserole. Sharp cheddar is best for macaroni with a bite while a mild cheddar is great when paired with a more flavorful cheese like Provolone. Pepper jack cheese is the perfect ingredients for a spicy mac and cheese recipe. Cream cheese is a great base for macaroni and cheese because it is creamy and inexpensive. Other tasty cheeses that are perfect for macaroni include Havarti, Swiss, and goat cheese. How will we ever determine which cheese makes the best macaroni? Help decide by giving your favorites a thumbs up and adding any cheeses you think are missing.&nbsp;

We all know that there's a time and place for cheese... and that time is always, and the place is wherever you happen to be. Face it, cheese is a necessity for happiness, and there's a type of cheese to suit basically everyone on earth. Maybe you're into crumbly goat cheese. Maybe you prefer a good <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hard-cheese/ranker-food?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hard cheese</a> with crunchy little flavor crystals in it. Maybe you're a sucker for a well-ripened brie. Maybe you can't resist a colorful bleu. To each their own, as long as it's cheese!So how do you find out what cheese is right for you? Why, by ordering a cheese sampler plate, of course! Every restaurant, hotel, and dinner host has a different way of doing it, but they always come out looking like the most devastating food-porn you've ever seen. Heck, even pictures of cheese plates can really get your tummy rumbling.&nbsp;On that note, are you ready for your mouth to start watering? Because this is a list of the most decadent, enticing, and necessary cheese plate porn out there. Which of these cheese selections calls to you the most? Vote now and see what others are saying about these artistic and hunger-inducing cheese plate photos.

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Salsa

List of things to put in mac and cheese, as ranked by chefs, cooks, and food lovers. Macaroni and cheese is one of the most popular foods in the world. It’s a comfort food for many people, not only because the pasta is filled with carbohydrates and the cheese is warm and delicious. It’s also a comfort food to many people because it reminds them of the times they were sick as a kid and were given a big plate of mac and cheese by Mom. Some people consider mac and cheese a child’s meal or just a simple side dish. However, mac and cheese is very versatile. There are dozens of different ingredients that can be added to the dish to make it classy, fun, sweet, savory, or special.This list includes many ingredients that have been known to make mac and cheese taste extraordinary. Additions from spices to vegetables are able to transform the dish from simple to fine cuisine. For your meat loving family, you can add bits of hamburger. For the fancier group, lobster and truffle oil works well. The health conscious person will love macaroni, cheese, and kale.What do you think are the best things to put in mac and cheese? This list of mac and cheese additions features ingredients for every type of food lover on the planet. If your favorite mac and cheese ingredients aren't listed, make sure to add them to this macaroni and cheese ingredients list.

Cheese, known to some as the greatest gift to mankind. It is loved in many flavors and textures, pairs well, is easy to serve, and is one of the few foods that is still good when overcooked. Below is a round up of memes for the cheese lovers of this world, vote up your favorites!&nbsp;

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List of the top cheese manufacturing companies in the world, listed by their prominence with corporate logos when available. This list of major cheese manufacturing companies includes the largest and most profitable cheese manufacturing businesses, corporations, agencies, vendors and firms in the world. If you are wondering what the biggest cheese manufacturing companies are, then this list has you covered. This list includes the most famous cheese manufacturing companies in the industry, so if you're thinking of working in the cheese manufacturing industry you might want to look to these company names for jobs. This list includes names of both small and big cheese manufacturing businesses. List is made up of companies like Kraft Foods and Cowgirl Creamery.This list answers the questions, "What are the biggest cheese manufacturing companies in the world?" and "What are the most successful cheese manufacturing companies?"

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Cabot Creamery

The Cabot Creamery Cooperative is an American dairy agricultural marketing cooperative, wholly owned by the Agri-Mark Cooperative.
Originally started as Cabot Farmers Cooperative Creamery in 1919 by farmers in Cabot, Vermont, it was taken over by the Agri-Mark Cooperative in 1992.

Cowgirl Creamery

Cowgirl Creamery is a company located in Point Reyes Station, California, which manufactures artisanal cheeses. Founded in 1994, the company both manufactures its own cheeses and sells other imported and domestic cheese. The company operates storefronts in the Ferry Building of San Francisco and in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C. until the end of 2013. Smith worked for years in the kitchen at Chez Panisse, and the restaurant is among many Bay Area establishments to incorporate Cowgirl cheeses into its menu. Cowgirl Creamery was referenced in an episode of the popular TV sitcom "Will & Grace" in the scene where "Will" is trying to ease the mind of "Jack" in suspicions of a drunken rendezvous with each other.
Cowgirl crafts their own cheeses using organic milk from the neighboring Straus Family Creamery. Mt. Tam, a triple-cream similar to Explorateur, and Red Hawk, a triple-cream, washed rind, unctuous cheese, are the more well known of their aged cheeses, but the company also makes Pierce Point, St. Pat, and Devil's Gulch on a seasonal basis. Only two of their aged cheeses are in a slightly different format.

Grafton Village Cheese

Grafton Village Cheese Company is a cheesemaker in the town of Grafton in the U.S. state of Vermont. The company produces hand-crafted aged cheddar cheese and was established in 1892 as the Grafton Cooperative Cheese Company. It was restored in the mid-1960s with help from the Windham Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to "preserve the vitality of Vermont's rural communities". Grafton's cheddar is synthetic-hormone-free and made mostly from Jersey cow milk from Vermont family farms.
In July 2008 the company celebrated the opening of a new production plant and retail store in Brattleboro. The shop is "a 2,500-square-foot classic barn-like structure encompassing a full-service artisanal cheese shop" offering "more than 70 types of cheeses, wine, Vermont microbrews, fresh bread, maple products and other gourmet food items and accompaniments."

Kraft Foods

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is an American grocery manufacturing and processing conglomerate headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Northfield, Illinois.
The company was formed in 2012 as a spin off from Kraft Foods Inc., which in turn was renamed Mondelēz International. The new Kraft Foods Group is focused mainly on grocery products for the North American market, while Mondelēz is an international distributor of Kraft Foods snacks and confectionery brands. Kraft Foods Group is an independent public company; it is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
On March 25, 2015, the company announced its merger with Heinz, arranged by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital. If the merger proceeds, the resulting Kraft Heinz Company is expected to be the fifth largest food company in the world.

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List of the top cheese manufacturing companies in the world, listed by their prominence with corporate logos when available. This list of major cheese ...