Caerphilly has a lactic, fresh, lemony flavour and a slightly crumbly texture, whereas Cheddar takes longer to mature, resulting in a rich, creamy hard cheese that can sometimes taste sharp or tangy. Both are brilliant for melting and grating into cheesy dishes.

How do you eat Caerphilly cheese?

It is said that the cheese was specially made for coal-miners as its tough texture and shallow height made it easy for them to eat with bare hands while the salty, moist curd helped to replenish the lost minerals.

Is Caerphilly a strong cheese?

Caerphilly is a light-coloured (almost white) crumbly cheese made from cow's milk, and generally has a fat content of between 45% and 55%. It has a mild taste, with a tang of lemon.