Président Cheese Australia | Learn about all Cheese Types

Cheese has been a much loved part of European cuisine for over 2,000 years, yet there is always a new style to discover and new ways to enjoy it. As passionate makers of cheese for over 75 years, we want to inspire you with our love of cheese and the various cheese types - by passing on our knowledge for you to discover the true l’art du fromage!

Président Cheese Australia - Blue Cheese

Blue

A ‘grown-up’ cheese with a particular smell - you may need to develop a palate for these.

Président Cheese Australia - Président Brie

Brie

One of the world’s great dessert cheeses with a characteristic ‘runny’ texture and earthy flavour.

Président Cheese Australia - Buffalo Mozzarella

Buffalo Mozzarella

Traditionally from Italy, where it is commonly referred to as ``white gold``.

Président Cheese Australia - Président Camembert

Camembert

A French classic similar to Brie but has a stronger, slightly sour, and sometimes chalky taste.

Président Cheese Australia - Cheddar

Cheddar

A hard cheese that has a slightly crumbly texture with a sharp, full and fine taste as it matures.

Président Cheese Australia - Colby

Colby

Like Cheddar with its orange yellow colour and semi hard texture, but is much softer and creamier.

Président Cheese Australia - Comté French

Comté

Comté is a French cheese made from unpasteurised cow's milk in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France.

Président Cheese Australia - Emmental

Emmental

One of the ``holey`` cheeses with mild sweet aroma, firm texture and distinctive mild taste.

Président Cheese Australia - Feta

Feta

The most famous of Greek Cheeses with characteristic salty flavour best eaten fresh.

Président Cheese Australia - Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola

A prized table cheese of the blue-veined variety with a distinctive flavour kick.

Président Cheese Australia - Gruyere

Gruyere

The Swiss specialty and the finest of all cooking cheeses with a compact texture and honey colour.

Président Cheese Australia - Gouda Dutch Cheese

Gouda

Dark and rich with a complex salty-toffee flavour that is unique to this Dutch cheese.

Président Cheese Australia - Haloumi White Cheese

Haloumi

Slightly springy white cheese with a texture similar to Mozzarella and a strong salty flavour.

Président Cheese Australia - Manchego Cheese

Manchego

Spanish favourite that delivers a unique piquant flavour, that matures with extended ageing.

Président Cheese Australia - Mascarpone

Mascarpone

Super smooth and creamy, Mascarpone is barely a cheese, but an Italian staple.

Président Cheese Australia - Mozzarella

Mozzarella

A springy supple texture that provides the ‘cheese pull’ of the pizza and richness in lasagne.

Président Cheese Australia - Munster

Munster

Traditionally made by monks, Munster has a soft pale centre, penetrating odour and strong taste.

Président Cheese Australia - Pecorino

Pecorino

A hard cheese with a distinctive flavour that develops and sharpens with age.

Président Cheese Australia - Parmigiano Cheese

Parmigiano

No other hard cheese quite measures up to the subtly nuanced flavour of Parmigiano.

Président Cheese Australia - Semi-hard Cheese Provolone

Provolone

A semi-hard cheese produced under strict supervision to guarantee supreme quality.

Président Cheese Australia - Unripened Milk Cheese Ricotta

Ricotta

A fresh, unripened milk cheese that has a thick creamy texture and sweet mild flavour.

Président Cheese Australia - Roquefort

Roquefort

This ‘cheese of kings and popes’ has a flavour profile that is at first mild, then sharp, tangy and salty.

Président Cheese Australia - English Cheese Stilton

Stilton

The quintessential English cheese with blue veins is the perfect dessert cheese.

Président Cheese Australia - Emmental Yellow Cheese

Swiss

The more common version of Emmental – a medium hard, yellow cheese with distinctive holes.

Président Cheese Australia - Taleggio

Taleggio

Traditionally from Val Taleggio, a pungent cheese with an unusual fruity tang.