1. Certain types of cheese help prevent tooth decay.
Swiss, cheddar and mozzarella promote the production of saliva which helps eliminate acids and unnecessary sugars before digestion. These acids and sugars are part of the aggressors notorious for breaking down enamel and decaying your teeth.
2. There are several illegal cheeses in the U.S.
A few examples include: Brie de Meaux, Casu Marzu and Roquefort. Brie de Meaux is produced from raw unpasteurized cow's milk, which the FDA decided this possessed too much concern for possible pathogens to allow distribution. Casu Marzu is made with maggots, which was banned for self-explanatory reasons. Roquefort is additionally banned for bacteria it contains, as it comes from raw unpasteurized sheep's milk.
3. People who love cheese are officially referred to as "Turophiles".
4. The most expensive cheese in the world is Pule.
Pule is created from donkey milk and originated in Serbia. It costs $600 per pound.
5. It takes 10 lbs of milk to make 1 lb of cheese.
To make cheese, milk is heated then acid and enzymes are added. The milk separates into solid curds and liquid whey, and the whey is subsequently drained. The curds are salted and finally positioned into molds. Cheeses are then treated as they ripen, which varies depending on the type of cheese being produced.
6. The most commonly purchased cheese in the U.S. is mozzarella.
Second is cheddar.
7. You can eat cheese if you're lactose intolerant.
This doesn't apply to food allergy, but lactose intolerance usually can digest cheese properly due to the aging process of cheese. Aged cheeses typically have sufficient time to transform lactose into lactid acid.
