Cheshire

Cheshire is an English cow's milk cheese produced in Cheshire, Flintshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, and Denbighshire. This cheese has been produced for so long that it is even mentioned in the 11th-century Domesday Book. The texture of Cheshire cheese is crumbly and dense because the cattle were grazed on salt marshes, so the salt caused the cheese to ripen slowly, developing a crumbly texture in the process.

When young, the cheese is white in color, but it is often dyed with annatto. The flavor is mild, milky, and slightly tangy on the palate. It is recommended to grill it, bake it, or crumble it in salads and soups. Apart from the regular Cheshire, there are also red and blue versions.