Why cheese?

Cheese contains a high concentration of high quality protein, calcium, and other important nutrients such as phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, riboflavin, and vitamin B12. These are the elements that we need to build, develop and maintain our muscles, bones and organs.

Cheese is high in calcium. As a mater of fact cheese is one of the main sources of calcium in our diet. 100 g  Gouda cheese has around 700 mg of calcium, 100 g  blue mould cheeses have around 490 mg of calcium.

The next most important element we need for our healthy life is protein. Cheese contains lots of protein. 100 g Camembert has around 19.5 g of protein, 100 g blue mould cheeses have around 21 g of protein.

Vitamins available in cheese are also very important for our organism.
Vitamin A is necessary for growth, skin, eyesight. Vitamin B is good for our nerve system.

Cheese, particularly aged cheeses (Gouda), contains very small amount of lactose, the major carbohydrate in milk. That is because lactose is removed in whey during the production process and the remaining portion of lactose is converted into the lactic acid during the ripening.

Who needs cheese most?

Children in particular need high quantities of calcium and protein to develop their bones and organs.
Elderly people need calcium because their bone density becomes lower because of the age. Mostly women need sufficient amount of calcium and vitamins.
All young people need sufficient quantities of protein, calcium and vitamins to gain the necessary energy for their everyday busy life.

According to US National Dairy Council cheese has several health attributes. Certain cheeses have been demonstrated to reduce the risk of dental caries. NDC mentions that in order to help reduce tooth decay, it is helpful to follow the recommendations of health professionals and eat cheese immediately after meals.

Growing evidence indicates that cheese can be part of dietary patterns to help reduce the risk of major chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and hypertension.

Why cheese is so popular?

There are many reasons for cheese popularity.
Great taste
Different varieties (more than 300)
Convenience to use
Nutrition value

Why different cheeses have different nutrient content?

We use approximately 10 liters of milk to make one kilo of cheese, that is why cheese can be considered as and concentration of all milk nutrients.
Anyway cheeses have different nutrient content because of:

1. The milk we use (whole, reduces fat, nonfat, ets)
2. Production process (coagulation, ripening, aging)