Cheese

Cheese

Cheese (/ʧi:z/) is a dairy product, derived from milk and produced in wide ranges of flavors, textures and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep.

Etymology

The word "cheese" comes from Latin caseus, from which the modern word casein is also derived. The earliest source is from the proto-Indo-European language root *kwat-, which means "to ferment, become sour".

Production

Cheese is produced by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It is usually formed by the addition of rennet, an enzyme complex produced in any mammalian stomach to digest mother's milk.

Types of Cheese

There are hundreds of types of cheese. Some popular types include Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Blue, and Brie.

Health Effects

Cheese is a great source of protein and calcium. Since cheese is made from milk, it also contains other nutrients found in milk such as vitamin B12 and zinc. However, cheese can also be high in sodium and saturated fat.

Related Terms

• Casein
• Rennet
• Cheddar
• Swiss
• Parmesan
• Mozzarella
• Blue
• Brie
• Protein
• Calcium
• Vitamin B12
• Zinc
• Sodium
• Saturated fat

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cheese
• Wikipedia's article - Cheese

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