Well at least I'm not buying cheese more expensive than my car on my weekly groceries.
this post was submitted on 14 Apr 2025
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Above €55/kg for some roquefort, above €45/kg for the reblochon ! Oo
Why cheddar and mozzarella so cheap?
Mass production, probably. ~~I don't know of a reason off the top off my head it would be cheaper than gruyere otherwise, being more processed.~~
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Fresh cheese, such as mozzarella and ricotta, is quicker to make, and a lot less concentrated. It doesn't need ageing, and there's a lot less milk going into a kilo of cheese. It's also less work.
On the flip side, they don't last as long. If you want to get fresh ricotta and you live far away from where it's produced it might cost you a fortune, as it cannot be stored in the cheese shop as long as a wheel of aged cheese.
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I have some 5 year mimolette right now, I must be loaded. Seriously it's one of the best cheeses I've ever had, just don't look up how it's made if you're a pansy about what you eat.
No way does Paneer cost more per pound than Cheddar. You can literally make it at home with a cheese cloth.
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