aged cheese

By Ally wied

Aged cheese is cheese that's been left under controlled condition in variety of time (from days to years). Microbe and enzymes in cheese transform cheese texture and flavor . The longer you let the cheese age, the sharper it becomes.

Aged cheese is classified according to its texture.
Hard cheeses: cooked, pressed and aged in long period, i.e. Parmesan and Pecorino.
Semi firm cheeses: firm but not usually crumbly, i.e. cheddar and Edam.
Semi soft cheeses: have sliceable texture but soft, i.e. Gouda.
Soft ripened cheeses: subjected to various bacteria, i.e. brie.

Aged cheese contains high level of tyramine. Tyramine is a compound in food as a result of amino acid break down (with the aging process, for example). Tyramine in aged cheese (or any food) can cause blood vessel to dilate which is the start of migraine chain reaction in some people.

Conclusion, aged cheese is yummy to be consumed, just be ready for the migraine effect for those who are sensitive of tyramine.

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