21 JUNE, 2023
Adhya Moona
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Data shows that a French person consumes 26.3 kg of cheese per year. They tend to enjoy those cheese boards with their wine. You can spot heaps of different types of cheese in supermarkets.
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Cheese is an essential part of Icelandic cuisine. In the last 100 years, cheesemaking has evolved in Iceland. In Iceland, a person eats 24.1 kg of cheese per year.
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In Greece, an individual consumes 23.4 kg of cheese per year. This cheese-loving country is popular for 'Feta', the most famous Greek cheese used a lot in salads.
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Germany has a long tradition of cheese-making and they produce more than 600 different types of cheese. In Germany, a person consumes 22.9 kg a year.
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Lappi is a Finnish cheese developed in the Lapland province of Finland. Leipajuusto is a traditional Finnish cheese cherished in the country. Each Finn consumes 22.5 kg cheese a year.
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Savouring cheese and wine together and the loads of cheese that is used in making pasta and pizzas. An Italian consumes 21.8 kg cheese per year.
In Switzerland, a Swiss consumes 20.8 kg of cheese annually. Cheese is a daily staple for them. A classic Swiss cheese fondue is a must try when you are in Switzerland.
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Bergkäse AKA Alpkäse, which translates to mountain cheese, is the most popular cheese in Austria. 19.9 kg of cheese is consumed in Austria per person annually.
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In The Netherlands, 19.4 kg cheese is consumed by the Dutch per year. Dutch cheese such as Gouda or Edam are popular and liked around the world.
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In Sweden, 19.1 kg of cheese is eaten by a Swede per year. Gräddost is the traditional and most popular cheese in Sweden. It's made from cow milk.