How many different types of cheese are there in the world?

lastdodo

According to the rind, there are 7 types: 1. Fresh Cheeses: Banon, Ricotta, Feta, Cottage cheese, Cream cheese, etc... 2. Natural Rind: Sancerre, Chabichou, Crottin de Chavignol, etc... 3. Soft White Cheese: Camembert, Brie, Chevre Log, etc... 4. Semi-Soft: Edam, Pont L'Eveque, St Nectaire, Tomme de Savoie, Langres, Carre de L'Est, Epoisses, etc.. 5. Hard Cheeses: Cheddar, Parmigiano Reggiano, Gruyere, Manchego, etc... 6. Blue Cheeses: Stilton, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Maytag Blue, Cashel Blue, etc... 7. Flavoured Cheeses: Cornish Yarg, Gouda with Cumin, Stilton with Apricots, Devon Garland, etc... There might be more types, but this are the most known. (source www.thecheeseweb.com) May 02 06, 2:14 AM

zbeckabee

A bunch...To name a few: American Asiago Blue Brick Brie Camembert Cheddar Colby Colby Jack Cottage Cheese Dry Jack Edam Farmer Cheese Feta Fontina Gorgonzola Gouda Gruyère Havarti Kasseri Limburger Mascarpone Monterey Jack Mozzarella Muenster Neufchâtel Parmesan Pepato Pepper Jack Port du Salut Provolone Queso Blanco Ricotta Romano Scamorza Swiss Teleme http://ilovecheese.com/cheeses.asp?Search=Q-Z May 02 06, 7:37 AM