Marble cheese facts for kids
Marble cheese is a super cool type of cheese that looks like it has swirly patterns! It gets its unique look from mixing two different colors of cheese together. Think of it like mixing two colors of play-doh, but with cheese!
What Makes Marble Cheese Special?
This special cheese first came from England. Most marble cheeses are made from cow's milk. They are often a mix of different cheeses, like Colby-Jack. This popular cheese mixes Colby cheese and Monterey Jack and is a big hit in the United States.
Other marble cheeses are made by mixing white and orange cheddar curds. Curds are the solid parts of milk that turn into cheese. The swirly patterns are usually natural. Sometimes, cheeses like Red Windsor or Sage Derby might have natural colors added. These colors come from plants or other natural sources.
Cool Kinds of Marble Cheese
There are a few different types of marble cheese you might find:
- Marble Cheddar: This is a mix of white and orange cheddar. It gives you a classic marbled look.
- Colby-Jack: This popular cheese is a blend of Colby cheese and Monterey Jack. It's known for its mild flavor and pretty orange and white swirls.
- Red Windsor: This is a type of cheddar cheese. It gets its red color from adding red wine, like Port or Bordeaux. Sometimes, a natural red food coloring is used instead.
- Sage Derby: This is a special Derby cheese. It traditionally has sage mixed in, which gives it a unique flavor. Today, it often gets its green color from plants like spinach or parsley, or from green vegetable dyes.
