The British Isles has long had a reputation for producing some of the finest cheese in the world. The British Cheese Board claims that there are over 700 types of British Cheeses. Cheese is a widely popular food that is consumed throughout the UK every day, being bought at local mongers, supermarkets and even from online shops. This article will look at 5 of the most popular British Cheeses.

First up we have a cheese that accounts for 51 percent of the British cheese market, and is by far the most popular in the UK, Cheddar. Cheddar originates from the village Cheddar, in Somerset, South West England. The cheese itself has a sharp, pungent flavour which is often slightly earthy. Cheddar is traditionally firm yet crumbly in its texture. Cheddar is readily available in all UK food shops, with some online cheese shops offering a wider selection of artisan cheddar cheese to buy online.
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