Ten fun facts about Cheese

Fact 1:
Greece have the highest cheese consumption in the world per capita, averaging 27.3 kilograms per person.

Fact 2:
Remains of cheese has been found in Egyptian tombs over 4000 years old.

Fact 3:
A farm in Sweden makes moose cheese.

Fact 4:
Cheddar is the best-selling cheese in the United States.

Fact 5:
Cheese develops the optimal flavor and texture when served at room temperature.

Fact 6:
It takes around 10 litres of milk to make 1 kilogram of hard cheese.

Fact 7:
The United States is the top producer of cheese in the world

Fact 8:
Pizza Hut uses about 140 million kilograms of cheese per year.

Fact 9:
Some cheeses are stored for one year or longer before they are ready to eat.

Fact 10:
Some acient Roman houses had a special kitchen, called a careale, just for making cheese.

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