Say Cheese Trivia Quiz

Answer: Babybel

Babybel is a French cheese, modeled on the Dutch Edam. It is a soft cheese, make with cow milk and sold wrapped in red wax for protection.

Answer: Germany

Doppelrhamstufel is a cheese made in Germany. It is made with very thick cream, its taste is slightly salty, and its smell is somewhat lactic. Its soft texture makes it ideal for spreading and its shelf live is very limited.

Answer: Canada

Oka cheese is made by Trappist Monks in a town called Oka, in the Province of Quebec, Canada, and bears the name of the town. It has been produced by the monks since 1893. It is made with cow milk and aged from 1 to 2 months, its taste has been described as "nutty and fruity".

Its texture is described as semi-soft and creamy. It is also produced by the Trappist Monks in Holland, Manitoba, Canada.

Answer: England

Malvern cheese comes from Hereford and Worcester in England. It is made with sheep's milk. It requires 16 weeks of affinage, and has a sweet taste, slightly perfumed with thyme. Although its texture is hard, it seems creamy in the mouth.

Answer: Greece

Although there are many versions of Feta cheese from different countries, Feta was first made in Crete, one of the Greek islands, and remains Greece's national cheese. The original Feta is made from sheep and goat milk, but it can also be made from cow or buffalo milk.

Its texture is soft or semi-hard, and it is usually cut in squares, then salted and cured in brine filled barrels for approximately three months. Feta is used in many recipes, in salads, cooked or grilled, or in pastries.

Answer: The Dutch town of Gouda

Gouda cheese bears the name of the town of Gouda, situated in the Netherlands, near the city of Rotterdam. It is the most famous cheese of the country, accounting for more than 50 percent of all the national cheese production. It is made from cow milk and its texture is semi-hard. It is considered to be one of the greatest cheeses in the world.

Answer: Spain

Zamorano is a Spanish cheese made of sheep's milk, usually made in a round shape with a natural rind bearing a greyish mold. It must ripen from three to nine months, and has a hard texture. It is eaten as a table cheese.

Answer: Switzerland

Often called "Swiss Cheese", Emmental is a traditional cheese from Switzerland. It is produced from cow milk, The holes it presents are the result of inconsistent pressing during its production, leaving CO2 bubbles. Emmental is considered one of the most difficult cheeses to make because of this "hole making" process. It is appreciated in most countries of the world.

Answer: Italy

Although Mascarpone is not really a cheese but a preparation similar to yogurt used in the production of Parmesan, it is classified as a cheese. It is made in Italy, and is used in tiramisu and many other succulent desserts, often accompanied by cognac. It is made from cow milk and only takes a few days to ripen.

Answer: Mexico

Mexico gave us Anejo Enchilado, a hard and flavourful cheese which is perfect for shredding or grating, to use on tacos, enchiladas or burritos. Under a red coating, it shows a white interior. The red exterior comes from being rolled in paprika after it is made, giving it a sharp and salty flavor.