Marble Cheese
Marble cheese is the name for any cheese with a marbled pattern, made by combining two differently colored curds or processed cheeses. It comes from the United Kingdom and is usually a hard, processed cow's milk cheese.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Specific Origin | The United Kingdom |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Rind | Rindless |
| Texture | Hard, processed |
| Flavor | Mild, smooth, sweet, tangy |
| Colors | Golden orange |
| Alternative Spellings | Marble Cheddar, Marbled Cheese |
What is Marble Cheese?
Marble cheese is not one recipe but a family of cheeses that share a look. The name covers any cheese with a marbled pattern. These cheeses originate from the United Kingdom.
The pattern comes from combining two different colored curds, cheese curds or processed cheeses. Marbled Cheddar, for example, blends the curds of white and orange cheddar. Colby-Jack pairs Colby cheese with Monterey Jack and is the most popular version in the United States. Red Windsor is cheddar with red wine added, usually Port or Bordeaux, or with red food colouring. Sage Derby is a Derby cheese traditionally made with sage, though it is now usually made with green plants such as spinach, parsley and marigold, or with green vegetable dye.
Most marble cheeses are hard, processed cow's milk cheeses. The marbling is usually not the work of artificial additives, but some, including Red Windsor and Sage Derby, may contain colourings such as Chlorophyll (E140) and Carmine (E120).
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