cheese
Japanese Name:
チーズ
Romaji Name:
chiizu
Description
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Cheese is a dairy product made from the coagulation of milk proteins (mainly casein), typically through the action of rennet and bacteria. It is one of the oldest and most diverse food products in the world, with thousands of varieties available, ranging from soft and creamy to hard and crumbly, and from mild to intensely flavorful.
History
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Cheese dates back over 4,000 years, with early evidence from ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where milk naturally curdled. The Greeks and Romans refined cheese-making, spreading it throughout Europe. During the Middle Ages, monasteries in France, Italy, and Switzerland developed many cheese varieties. By the 16th century, cheese became a staple food in Europe. The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century led to mass production and wider availability. Today, cheese is enjoyed globally, with countless varieties made from cow, goat, and sheep milk.