Cheese ID

Monterey (Jack)

Monterey (Jack) semi-soft to hard, evenly dispersed small openings mild, mellow white to light cream

Mild Cheddar

firm and smooth, some mechanical openings mild, nut-like white to orange

Provolone

hard, stringy bland to sharp, smoky, and salty light golden yellow to brown

Swiss

hard, stringy bland to sharp, smoky, and salty light golden yellow to brown

Processed American

no holes, soft mild, sweet nearly white to orange

Edam/Gouda

semi-soft to firm, smooth, small round holes mild, sometimes salty creamy yellow with red wax

Blue

semi-soft, pasty, and crumbly tangy, peppery, spicy white marbled with blue-green mold

Mozzarella/Pizza

semi-soft, plastic mild delicate creamy white

Sharp Cheddar

smooth and waxy, some mechanical openings sharp, nut-like white to orange

Cream/Neufchatel

soft and smooth mild, slightly acid white to light cream

Brie/Camembert

soft, thin crust, creamy interior mild to pungent white crust and creamy yellow interior

Colby

softer, more openings than cheddar mild to mellow white to orange