Cheese Fact #4

Gippsland produces more than 2 Billion litres of milk each year from approximately 400,000 milking cows.

Gippsland produces more than 2 Billion litres of milk each year from approximately 400,000 milking cows.

Cheese Fact #10

One Northern Italian bank maintains 300,000 wheels of Parmesan worth $200 million, as collateral for loans!  

One Northern Italian bank maintains 300,000 wheels of Parmesan worth $200 million, as collateral for loans!

 

Cheese Fact #9

Cheese is a great source of Vitamin B12, which helps red blood cell development.

Cheese is a great source of Vitamin B12, which helps red blood cell development.

Cheese Fact #8

Sparkling wines makes strong cheese taste stronger, while the acidity and bubbles can make super rich cheeses less overwhelming.

Sparkling wines makes strong cheese taste stronger, while the acidity and bubbles can make super rich cheeses less overwhelming.

Cheese Fact #7

Cheddar is not protected by origin; generally any cheese that is made by the process of “cheddaring” can be called a cheddar.

Cheddar is not protected by origin; generally any cheese that is made by the process of “cheddaring” can be called a cheddar.

Cheese Fact #6

Farmhouse cheeses are where the milking herd and cheese are both ‘made’ on the same property and reflect their unique provenance.

Farmhouse cheeses are where the milking herd and cheese are both ‘made’ on the same property and reflect their unique provenance.

Cheese Fact #5

Gippsland is a region within the South East corner of Victoria, from Melbourne’s Metropolitan East and extends through the Alpine country to the NSW border.

Gippsland is a region within the South East corner of Victoria, from Melbourne’s Metropolitan East and extends through the Alpine country to the NSW border.

Cheese Fact #3

Gippsland has approximately 1400 dairy farms and contributes 20% of Australia’s milk production.

Gippsland has approximately 1400 dairy farms and contributes 20% of Australia’s milk production.

Cheese Fact #2

In general, in takes about 10 litres of milk to make 1kg of cheese.

In general, in takes about 10 litres of milk to make 1kg of cheese.

Cheese Fact #1

Because of their high salt content, blue cheeses pair very well with sweet accompaniments like fresh fruits or compotes.

Because of their high salt content, blue cheeses pair very well with sweet accompaniments like fresh fruits or compotes.