The springy curds are then finely chopped or ‘milled’ and salted and are ready to be packed into either cylindrical moulds for traditional rounds and truckles or rectangular moulds for blocks. The cheeses are pressed to eliminate any further moisture.




The West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers Group is to officially re-launch a new interactive version of their website www.farmhousecheesemakers.com for cheddar lovers on 1st May, demonstrating that these traditional dairy farmers appreciate the importance of keeping up with the latest in web technology.
