What broad category of dairy product is made by curdling milk and draining the whey?
Show answer
Cheese
Cheese making began over 8,000 years ago, likely by accident when milk was stored in containers made from animal stomachs containing natural enzymes. Today, there are over 1,800 distinct varieties of cheese worldwide, ranging from fresh mozzarella to aged cheddar.
Also asked as:
- What general type of dairy food is produced by curdling milk and then removing the liquid whey?