Mature Devon Cheddar Cheese,United Kingdom price supplier

A good strong 12 month Devon mature cheddar cheese. This cheddar has been matured in Devon for 12 months to give it that nutty, tangy and yet creamy taste which has made it a favourite with the people of Britain. Perfect for a huge range of meal ideas including, sandwiches, soups and generally in all cooking. Cheddar is so popular that it is the most widely made cheese around the globe. The cheddaring process (where the curds are cut, stacked and turned by hand periodically) was originally done within the caves of Cheddar Gorge which provided perfect conditions for maturing the cheese. These days within special facilities these conditions can be reproduced to give an ideal climate for perfect maturation without having to troll through Cheddar's caves. During the maturation stages, the periodic turning gives the cheese it's firmness and consistency by evenly distributing the acidity. A good test for consistency of a well matured cheddar is that it should not bend, rather split when pressure is applied. Also there should be no crumbling or flaking of the cheese.