The cheese-making process Cheese production, step-by-step. (more) How Is Cheese Made? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/How-Is-Cheese-Made Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 5, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Cheese is made by curdling milk, separating it into solid curds and liquid whey, and then processing the curds into a finished product. The process of making cheese usually begins with fresh cow’s, goat’s, or sheep’s milk, which is pasteurized and then inoculated with starter cultures (beneficial bacteria) that acidify the milk and develop flavor. A coagulant, commonly rennet, is added to cause the milk proteins (casein) to clump together, forming curds. The curds are cut to release whey and then heated, stirred, and drained, with the degree of cutting and cooking influencing the cheese’s texture. Salt is added for ...(100 of 210 words)

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