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The Most Expensive Cheeses in

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Cheese is undeniably one of the best dairy products there is. Its milky, salty, tasty and its
goodness is something dairy lovers cannot resist. There are several types of cheeses. As you
know, cheese is made out of animals milk. It may be from a cow, goat, sheep, buffalo and
even from a donkey. Cheeses have a variety of flavors and textures too. There are kinds that
have molds or rind on them while some liquefy when exposed to cooking temperature.
Varieties of cheese may reach up to hundreds, for most countries have their own take and
version of it. How the cheese is made depends on a number of factors like where the milk is
from, if the milk went through pasteurization, as well as the processing used. Other cheeses
have a few additions, like herbs and spices. Cheese lasts longer than milk, although how
long a specific type of cheese will last depends on its type. In general, hard cheeses such as
cheddar, jack, edam, and gouda last longer than the soft ones such as the brie, feta, and
camembert.
Cheese-making is a laborious task. It requires a great amount of patience and strength as it
involves a lot of processes such as curdling, curd processing and ripening, which take place
not just for several days but even for months, or maybe even years. All the wait is worth it
when it suddenly sits on your plate. At cold temperatures, the fat in cheese hardens like
unsoftened butter and when placed in room temperatures, hard cheeses melt.
Meanwhile, there are both raves and rants when it comes to cheeses health benefits. It is
said that some cheeses may help lessen a persons chances of acquiring any heart-related
disease. Cheeses such as cheddar and mozzarella and a few others have been known to help
prevent decay of teeth. With tryptophan present in cheese, it is said to be a good stress
reliever and sleep inducer. However, some types have been studied to have hypertensive
effects as well.
Now that we have gotten all those cheesy facts out of the way, let us now satisfy our
curiosity. With all the different types of cheese available, there are some that will definitely
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stand out, some with how they taste and how they look like, but in this case, how much they
are worth. It is said that high price comes with high quality. So if you could afford it, why
not try these on your bagels or add them in your casseroles just to see what the fuss is
about. Usual comments basically revolve around how much it is priced and how it tastes
like. Well never really know unless we take a gulp, close our eyes and take it in, the hefty
price included. So without further ado, here is a list of the worlds most expensive cheeses.
Gorau Glas
Also known as the cows milk blue cheese, Gorau Glas is made especially at the Caws Gorau
Glas farm in Dwyran, Anglessy in the United Kingdom. You would have to purchase the
most expensive cheese in the UK from Margaret Davies for $40 per pound. It is said to be
priced as such because production involves the use of the familys dairy herd and extensive
labor. Popularity-wise, the Gorau Glas is up in the ladder as it has bagged numerous awards
all over the European continent.
Beaufort Dete
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The most expensive cheese in New Yorks Murrays, a cheese haven, is the French
mountain cheese called Beaufort Dete, which sells for $44.99 per pound.
Bitto
A mash up of orbic goat and Swedish brown cows milk make up the Bitto, or more
commonly known as the formaggio italiano. Production of this kind of cheese has been
traditional, enabling farmers to be a part of this tradition. You better not wish that all Bittos
be gone in the morning, for it is not easy to make. It is said that this is the only cheese in the
world which requires ten long years to ripen. A pound of the Bitto costs $55.
Moose Cheese
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The Moose House in Bjurholm, Sweden is known for its 59-acre moose dairy, where you
will have the pleasure to meet Gullan, Haelga, and Juna. The three are responsible for the
$500 per pound cheese, one of the most expensive in the world. The price probably has to
do with the production of the cheese as the three moose can only be milked between May
and September.
Caciocavallo Podolico
This is the most popular type of cheese in Italy. When translated, Caciocavallo Podolico
means horse cheese. The cheese is not derived from horse milk though, but because of a
story that dates back to the old days, the cheese was hung off the back of a horse to allow
curing while being transported. The cheese is very enticing to eat as it has a nice pear shape,
a shiny rind, and has a creamy filling inside. A pound of this cheese is worth $650.
Ass or Donkey Cheese
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One of the most expensive cheeses in the world is the $700 per pound donkey cheese. This
cheese is made from 100% Balkan donkeys milk of the Nature Reserve Zasavica along the
Zasavica River. Twenty-five liters of milk is used to make a kilogram of cheese, thus the
hefty price. The cheese is, as some described, stinky but white and crumbly.
Gold Cheese or Stilton Cheese
For some time, gold has only been used to adorn ourselves with dazzling jewelry. This time,
some company made it possible for gold to be edible. Dubbed as the worlds most expensive
cheese, Foodies Cheese managed to whip up an intriguing cheese variety especially made
for the holiday season. It is called Stilton Cheese with real gold flakes. The gold is
completely edible, so patrons who are curious need not worry about grubbing the gold
down. The cheese is priced at $2064 per pound.
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