aged cheddar
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Aged cheddar is cheddar cheese that has been matured for an extended period, typically one to seven years.
The aging process produces a sharper, more complex flavor and a drier, more crumbly texture than young cheddar.
Sharp cheddar and extra-sharp cheddar are common market terms indicating longer aging: I prefer aged cheddar on a cheese board.
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- crumblyProne to fragmenting
- matureFully grown or developed
- vintageQuality from past eras
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