Cheese Flashcards
What is cheese made from?
Cheese is made by the secondary processing of milk.
What types of milk can be used to make cheese?
Cheese can be crafted from various types of milk, including those from cows, goats, sheep, and buffaloes.
What is the primary composition of cheese?
Cheese is a rich amalgamation of coagulated milk proteins and fats.
Why is cheese considered a concentrated form of milk’s nutritional value?
Cheese has significantly reduced water content, intensifying the nutrients found in milk.
What key nutrients is cheese high in?
- HBV (high biological value protein) * Calcium * Fat * Vitamins A and D * Some B vitamins * Phosphorus * Zinc
Does cheese contain vitamin C or fiber?
No, cheese does not contain vitamin C or fiber.
What is the fat content of cottage cheese per 100g?
Cottage cheese contains 4g of fat per 100g.
What are common uses for cream cheese?
Cream cheese is versatile in cheesecakes, soups, jacket potatoes, and sandwiches.
What is the fat content of mozzarella per 100g?
Mozzarella contains 22g of fat per 100g.
What is the fat content of ricotta cheese per 100g?
Ricotta contains 10g of fat per 100g.
What is the fat content of Brie cheese per 100g?
Brie has a fat content of 28g per 100g.
What are common uses for feta cheese?
Feta is great in soups and salads.
What is the fat content of Edam cheese per 100g?
Edam contains 25g of fat per 100g.
What is the fat content of Cheddar cheese per 100g?
Cheddar boasts a rich 34g of fat per 100g.
What is the fat content of Parmesan cheese per 100g?
Parmesan provides 28g of fat per 100g.
What is unique about Manchengo cheese?
Manchengo has a slightly higher fat content at 36g per 100g and has Spanish origins.
Fill in the blank: Fresh cheese like _______ contains 4g of fat per 100g.
Cottage cheese
True or False: Hard cheeses like Cheddar are ideal for baking into quiches.
True
What type of cheese is ideal for cheeseboards, has 25g of fat per 100g, and is also great as a burger topping?
Halloumi
What is the fat content range of feta cheese per 100g?
Feta contains between 16-23g of fat per 100g.
What is the fat content of mascarpone cheese per 100g?
Mascarpone is rich with 42g of fat per 100g.
What are the fresh cheeses ( not matured)
Cottage cheese, cream cheese, fromage frais, ricotta, mozzarella, mascarpone,
Soft cheeses
Cottage cheese , Brie, Camembert, feta,
What are the semi hard cheeses
Edam, st paulin, halloumi
Hard cheeses
Red Leicestershire, Parmesan, emmental, mánchenlo,
Blue cheeses
Stilton, gorganzola, poquefort,
Processed cheese
Cheese slices, cheese strings, spreadable cheese
