Cheese - Aging Cheese to Perfection
One of the most important steps in the making of cheese is the aging process. It can be nearly absent, in which case so-called fresh cheese is produced. That’s consumed right away and there are many fine cheeses of this type. But the majority experience aging of various lengths.
It isn’t just the amount of time a cheese is aged, however, that contributes heavily to the flavor and consistency of the final product. Anyone can let a piece of cheese sit on a shelf. But, like fine wines, what leads up to the aging step affects that period, and what is done during is also critical…..read more at Cheese - Aging Cheese to Perfection
