Most cheese is made in factories. After milk is poured into big vats, a “starter culture” of bacteria is added to convert the lactose into lactic acid. Then an enzyme called rennet is added to curdle the milk. In the past, rennet was obtained from the stomachs of young cows.

Where is cheese made in the world?

According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, the U.S. leads the world in cheese production at 11.1 billion pounds, followed by Germany at 4.81 billion, France at 4.27 billion, and Italy at 2.55 billion. The leading state in the U.S. for cheese production is Wisconsin.

Which country is famous for making cheese?

05/9Norway. With countless textures, flavors, and recipes, Norwegian cheese is the world's best cheese. It is also one of the country's most iconic foods. The most popular ones here are Brunost, Gamalost, Pultost, Karftkar, Prim, and Jarlsberg.