Glossary
Your guide to the tastes and textures of our most popular cheese varieties.
Mature
A good, full flavoured hard cheese, with savoury tones and a long finish
Mild
A younger cheese with a smooth and creamy texture and subtle fresh flavour. Clean on the pallet with a wide appeal
Monterey Jack
Commonly used in Mexican and Spanish cuisines and great for burgers. A similar flavour to mild but with brilliant melting characteristics due to a slightly higher moisture content
Emmental
A continental cheese with a buttery, mildly sharp, sweet nutty flavour and a slightly elastic texture
Mozzarella
Moist texture and a mild, milky flavour. High water content, therefore low on fat
Gouda/Edam
Smooth, creamy, fairly soft cheese, with a slightly salty flavour and almost no smell
Red Leicester
Hard cows’ milk cheese, russet coloured with a firm, flaky texture. A mellow flavour with a hint of zingy citrus
West Country
PDO to 4 counties…Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and Devon. Red tractor approved and made with a natural starter culture in a traditional manner. Rich and luxurious with sweet and savoury notes
Oak Smoked Cheddar
Specifically selected Cheddar, naturally smoked over oak chips
Chilli Cheese
Extons’ own chilli blend is added to top quality Cheddar – Gold Award winner at Nantwich