Vermonters are proud of many things: maple syrup, skiing, a presidential candidate and, of course, cheddar cheese.
Vermont Edition spoke to Gordon Edgar, international cheesemonger and author of Cheddar: A Journey to the Heart of America's Most Iconic Cheese, about the role Vermont plays in the cheddar cheese industry.
On Vermont cheddar's distinct flavor
Edgar claims that Vermont cheddar's flavor is notably different from that of other cheddars. It's more "sharp, bitey and bitter," boasting stronger sulfur tones than one would taste in cheddar from other regions. He notes that these are actual flavor profiles used to qualify cheeses, not personal judgments.
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