Is cheese a type of mold?

I wonder where this view comes from. Perhaps the questioner has not actually experienced cheese, - or maybe has only seen an aged Stilton or Gorgonzola! read more

However, some cheese, like Blue cheese, has had cultures of the mold Penicillium added so that the final product is spotted or veined throughout with blue, or blue-grey mold and carries a distinct smell, either from that or various specially cultivated bacteria. read more

No, cheese is actually made from milk, but many cheeses obtain their specific unique flavors from certain types of bacteria that feed on lactose sugars that exist in milk. Yogurt is actually an active bacteria culture. Aging cheese encourages tasty bacteria activity, which is not the same as mold. read more

Hundreds of types of cheese from various countries are produced. Their styles, textures and flavors depend on the origin of the milk (including the animal's diet), whether they have been pasteurized, the butterfat content, the bacteria and mold, the processing, and aging. read more