Chapter 11 Cheese Flashcards
Cheese is classified by the ____
Moisture Content
The FDA definition of cheese
A product made from the solid portion of any milk with an acid or enzyme added, then aged or ripened
Moisture content of fresh cheese
> 80%
Give some examples of fresh cheese
Cottage cheese, cream cheese, ricotta, feta
Moisture content of soft cheese
50-75%
Give an example of a soft cheese
Brie, hispanic cheeses
Moisture content of semi-hard cheese
40-50%
Some examples of semi-hard cheeses
Gouda, gorgonzola
Moisture content of hard cheeses
30-40%
Give some examples of hard cheeses
Cheddar, swiss
Moisture content of very hard cheese
30%
Give some examples of a very hard cheese
Parmesan, romano
Fat in cheese provides ____, ______, & ______.
Satiety, flavor, and texture
Protein in cheese has a high ________, and has ______ amino acids available
Biological value (BV); All
Cheeses are high/low in vitamins because _____
Low; most drained off with the moisture
Minerals in milk
Calcium, phosphorus, and zinc