Did you know that it takes about ten litres of milk to make one kilogram of cheddar cheese. A small block of 25g of hard cheese, contains the same amount of calcium and protein as a glass of milk. Cheese contains high quality protein which is easily digested. It is also an excellent natural source of calcium.
Calcium helps develop strong bones and teeth.
Vitamin A contributes to a healthy skin and helps to have better night vision. Riboflavin helps to convert fat and carbohydrate to energy. The main protein in cheese is casein this is a high quality protein containing all the essential amino acids the body requires. In Roman times cheese making reached new heights and different varieties were made with great skill. Cheese is the oldest and most natural way of preserving milk.