Cougar Gold cheese facts for kids
Cougar Gold is a special kind of Cheddar cheese made at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, Washington. It's famous because it comes in a tin can! This helps the cheese stay fresh for a very long time. Cougar Gold is a white, sharp cheddar cheese. It is aged for at least one year. It tastes a bit nutty, like Swiss or Gouda.
When stored correctly in its can, Cougar Gold can last for a very long time. As it gets older, the cheese becomes even more flavorful and crumbly. Each year, about 250,000 cans of Cougar Cheese are made. About 80% of this is Cougar Gold.
How Cougar Gold is Made
The WSU Creamery makes eight different kinds of cheese. They also make many flavors of ice cream. Students at Washington State University help make the cheese and ice cream. They also work at Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe. Other students help ship the cheese to people all over the country.
The History of Cougar Gold
WSU started making cheese in cans in the 1940s. The United States government and the American Can Company helped fund this research. They wanted to find a way to keep cheese fresh in tins. Cougar Gold was created during this time. It was named after Norman S. Golding. He was one of the people who helped develop the cheese.
Awards and Recognition
Cougar Gold has won many awards over the years. In 1993, the American Cheese Society gave Cougar Gold a blue ribbon. This is a top award! In 1995, the cheese won a silver medal. This was at the United States Cheese Champion competition.
Cougar Gold also did well at the World Cheese Awards. It won a silver medal in 2000. Then, in 2006, it won a gold medal at the same awards. These awards show how special and tasty Cougar Gold cheese is.
External links
- Washington State University Creamery
