Dairy
Semi-Hard
Semi-hard cheeses are sliceable and often ageable with lower moisture than semi-soft styles—Gouda, young cheddar, and many alpine table cheeses sit here before becoming truly hard. Grate or slice depending on age. Excellent all-purpose cooking and board cheeses. Keep cut faces covered to prevent drying.
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Preparations
GratedMeltedSliced
Traits
AgeableFirmNuttyPressedSliceableVersatile
History
Pressed semi-hard wheels became trade cheeses across medieval Europe.
Cheddar and gouda-type semi-hard cheeses industrialised global supply.
Farmstead semi-hard cheeses emphasised pasture and age marks.