Exotic Cheeses Of The World Quiz | Food & Drink

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1. The first stop on our journey is France. France has about 650 kinds of cheese, all of which are superb. However, there is one kind of cheese that is rare, even for France. This rare cheese is firm, fruity, and has a hint of almonds. What is the name of this rare cheese?

Answer: Abondance

Abondance has a creamy-brown crust, light yellow interior, and is full of a tantalizing fruity and nutty flavor. This beautiful table cheese comes from the Savoie (Savoy) region of France, which is near the Swiss Alps. This delightful cheese is made from partially skimmed raw cow's milk, and aged over sixty days.

2. The next stop on our journey is Spain. Spain has a little more than 60 kinds of cheese, all of which are delectable. There is, however, one kind of cheese that goes beautiful with Ribera del Duero Red Wine. This beautiful cheese is mild, with a slightly briny and nutty taste, and has an even distribution of holes. What is the name of this beautiful cheese?

Answer: Manchego

Manchego has a gray, black, or buff-colored rind, with a crisscross pattern. The interior can be anywhere from pure white to slightly yellow. The age of the cheese produces the interior colors. The longer the cheese is aged, the more yellow it will become.

This wonderful cheese comes from the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, which is in Central Spain. Manchego is made from unpasteurized sheep's milk, and is aged a minimum of 60 days to more than 3 years.

3. The next stop on our journey is Italy. Italy has approximately 260 various kinds of cheese, all of which are tantalizing. Italy is famous for its world renowned cheese. One in particular has a straw colored interior, with a nutty and slightly salty flavor, and also has a very sweet taste. Which famous tantalizing Italian cheese is it?

Answer: Parmigiano Reggiano

Parmigiano Reggiano has a burnished, golden rind. The young cheese, which is aged 18 months, have a yellowish interior, while the older cheese, which is aged 2 years, have a straw colored interior. This tasty cheese comes from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, which is between Marche and Veneto. Parmigiano Reggiano is made from partially skimmed cow's milk, and is a cooked curd.

4. The next stop on our journey is Switzerland. Switzerland has 11 different kinds of cheese, all of which are exciting. Switzerland is home to one of the world's most famous cheese. However, there are other kinds of lesser known cheese which Switzerland is known for. One in particular has an assertive flavor, with hints of fruit and nuts. It also has a pleasant fruity aroma. Which lesser known, exciting cheese is it?

Answer: Gruyere

Gruyere, also known as Swiss Gruyere, has a brown pebbled rind. The interior is a creamy beige color, with horizontal lines. This delicious cheese comes from Fribourg, Switzerland, which is located near Vaud. Gruyere is made from unpasteurized cow's milk, and is a cooked curd. It is not aged.

5. The next stop on our journey is the British Isles. The British Isles have close to 100 different kinds of cheese, all of which are ambrosial. One kind of cheese has a firm, yet crumbly texture, with a full, rich, cheesy flavor, and a spicy aroma. Which ambrosial cheese is it?

Answer: Stilton

Stilton has a dry, rough, brownish colored rind. The interior is ivory colored, but it has bluish green veins going through the cheese. This impeccable cheese comes from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and parts of Derbyshire, England. Stilton is made from pasteurized cow's milk, and has a fat content of 55 percent.

6. The next stop on our journey is The Netherlands. The Netherlands has about 10 different kinds of cheese, all of which are heavenly. One kind of cheese in particular has a sharp, rich, complex flavor when young, and a pleasant nutty aroma. Which heavenly cheese is it?

Answer: Boerenkaas

Boerenkaas, also known as Farmer's Gouda, has a natural golden rind. The interior is always yellowish-beige. When the cheese is young, it has a sharp, rich, complex flavor. The older cheese has a piquant and perfumy aroma, but a pleasant, nutty smell.

This fantastic cheese is made all over The Netherlands. Boerenkaas is made from unpasteurized cow's milk, and is a cooked curd, and one cheese can weigh as much as 28 pounds.

7. The next stop on our journey is Canada. Canada has a variety of cheeses, and they are all scrumptious. One cheese in particular is sharp and pungent, with a creamy, nutty flavor. Which scrumptious cheese is it?

Answer: Canadian Cheddar

Canadian Cheddar has a black, wax covered rind. The interior is pure white, hard, but very moist. This tongue tingling cheese is made all over Canada. Canadian Cheddar is usually made from goat's milk and aged for about 2 months.

8. The next stop on our journey is Belgium. Belgium has 8 different kinds of cheese, all of which are delightful. One in particular has a buttery, tangy flavor, and is made in domed loaves. Which delightful cheese is it?

Answer: Passendale

Passendale has a natural looking gray rind. The interior is yellowish, with tiny eyes throughout the cheese. This delightful cheese is rare in the United States, but plentiful in Belgium, and is made all over Belgium. Passendale is made from pasteurized cow's milk, and made in domed loaves about 5 inches thick.

9. The next stop on our journey is Germany. Germany has many different kinds of cheese, all of which are luscious. One in particular has a very strong aroma, with a salty, cheesy, and very sharp flavor. Which luscious cheese is it?

Answer: Limburger

Limburger, originally a Belgium Trappist cheese, has a thin, light-brown edible rind. The interior is pasty white, and is smooth and soft. This luscious cheese has more aroma than flavor, and is made all over Germany. Limburger has a reputation for being a horrible smelling cheese, but in reality it's a very good cheese, and it's delicious, too.

It's made from pasteurized cow's milk. Healthy Limburger should not smell rancid.

10. The last stop on our journey is the good old United States. The USA has many different kinds of cheese, all of which are darling. One in particular is soft and gentle, with an acidic tang. Which darling cheese is it?

Answer: Jack Cheese

Jack Cheese, also known as Monterey Jack, Sonoma Jack, or just Jack, is practically rindless. The interior is soft and off-white. This darling cheese is made in California. Jack Cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk, and is a cooked curd. Jalepeno peppers are often added to the curd during the cheesemaking process. All information is directly from "Di Bruno's House Of Cheese", which is located in the heart of the Italian Market in South Philadelphia.

Some information also came from Steven Jenkins' book, "Cheese Primer".

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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