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Unique And Mind-Blowing Cheese Facts
Cheese is one of the most loved and consumed foods around the world. Its a general term used to describe various milk-based products. Here are some facts that you may not know about cheese.
Fact 1: There is no exact information regarding the origin of cheese, archaeological studies have shown the origin of cheese dates as far back as 6000 BC. Studies also show that during that era cheese was made from cow’s milk and goats in Mesopotamia.
Fact 2: There are more than 2000 varieties of cheese available worldwide, mozzarella is the favorite around the globe, and the most consumed.
Fact 3: People of Greece are the largest consumers of cheese worldwide. An average person from Greece consumes around 27.3 kg of cheese every year, about ¾ of which is feta cheese.
Fact 4: Pizza Hut is the largest cheese-using fast food giant, it uses approximately 300 million pounds of cheese annually, mostly on pizza.
Fact 5: Cheese production around the globe is more than the combined worldwide production of coffee, tobacco, tea, and cocoa beans.
Fact 6: The first cheese factory was established in Switzerland in 1815, however successful mass production began in 1851 in the United States.
Fact 7: Contrary to popular belief cheese, eaten in moderate quantities, is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and phosphorus. It’s saturated fat content is responsible for its bad reputation.
Fact 8: In the United States the month of June is National Dairy Month and the last week of June is National Cheese Week.
Fact 9: Cheese can be produced using a variety of milk including cow, buffalo, goat, horse, and even camel.
Fact 10: A whopping 20 million metric tons of cheese is produced worldwide each year and production is increasing with growing demand.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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