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Cheese Basics

If you know the basics of cheese, such as how cheese is made and the different milk types, textures, and flavors, then you will find buying, serving, and cooking with cheese to be easier and more enjoyable.
Raw vs Pasteurized Issue
Learn about regulations for raw milk cheese sold in the United States
Milk Types
Cheese is primarily made from three types of milk: goat, sheep and cow
What Are Cheese Maggots?
Cheese maggots can infest cheeses like Stilton and Roquefort
What Are Cheese Mites?
Cheese mites are found on the outside of some hard cheeses.

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