The World in Cheeses
| August 16, 2017
Cheddar
Cheddar is eaten all over the world, but has distinctly British origins. It’s named after the village of Cheddar, in Somerset. Even though it’s originally a British cheese, it’s the second most popular cheese in the United States. Cheddar has been made by commercial producers for so long now that it’s easy to forget how delicious it can be when it’s made right.
Real aged cheddar is a thing of beauty. Watch out for cheddar made by large companies like Kraft – they add annatto seeds and paprika extract to their cheese to give it a better color.
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