Semi-hardNatural rind

Cheddar

Somerset, United KingdomCow's milkAged 0 days or more

Somerset Cheddar is a traditional English cheese made from cow’s milk in Somerset, the historic heartland of Cheddar production, with a firm, smooth to slightly crumbly texture and a rich, rounded flavour featuring notes of nuttiness, butter and gentle tang. Depending on its age, it ranges from mellow and creamy to intensely savoury and complex, making it an excellent centrepiece for a cheese board alongside crisp apples, chutney, artisan crackers and a full-bodied cider.

AI-generated illustration of Cheddar, a semi-hard cheese with a natural rind.

Flavor

CreamyNuttySavorySharp

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