These are the different types of cheese including their benefits to health.
CHEESE – Here are some things to know about cheese: its different types and the various benefits it can bring to the body.
As much as many are aware, cheese is one great source of calcium, protein, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A. But the nutrient contents may vary depending on the type and texture.
Take a look at the data below:
| an ounce of hard ones has: | half-cup of soft ones has: |
| 120 calories 8 grams (g) of protein 6 g saturated fat 180 milligrams (mg) of calcium | 120 calories 14 g protein 3 g saturated fat 80 mg of calcium |
There are thousands of types and although it has a high amount of sodium and fat, the good benefits it has may outweigh the said disadvantages.
Given the nutrients that it has, the benefits a person can get from eating this range from many aspects. It can help improve bone health, dental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, healthy gut bacteria, weight, brain health, and others.
Meanwhile, according to a post from Harvard, it has three main components: milk, a coagulant, and bacterial cultures. The milk comes from cows, sheep, goats, buffalo, or a blend of these types of milk. And the reason why some types of this have a stinky smell is because of the bacteria needed for these to age.
The bacteria affect the smell, flavor, and texture.
The one from the cow’s milk is rich and buttery while the one from goat’s milk has a sharp tang. The type from the sheep tends to have a mild nutty flavor.
As for the texture, here’s a guide to different types:
- hard, granular, crumbly
pecorino, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Grana Padano, manchego, aged Gouda, Asiago, aged cheddar - semi-hard
mild cheddar, Colby, Gouda - semi-soft
haloumi, chevre or goat, baby Swiss - soft
Brie, Camembert, cottage, feta, farmer, Gorgonzola, fresh mozzarella, ricotta
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