Gorwydd Caerffili
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Gorwydd Caerffili cheese is made from unpasteurized cows' milk and matured for 4 to 12 weeks, in comparison with Caerphilly cheese (8 to 14 days).
It has an off-white band in the centre turning orange towards the edges, where there is a dark, almost black rind. It is less crumbly the longer it matures.
It has a sharp smell and a slightly sour, but pleasant taste.
Gorwydd Caerphilly is made at Gorwydd Farm near Tregaron, Ceredigion, Wales by Todd Trethowan and family.
Calories in different varieties and various types of cheeses
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| Cheese type | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| American cheese | 371 |
| Blue cheese | 353 |
| Camembert cheese | 299 |
| Cheddar cheese | 402 |
| Cottage cheese | 98 |
| Edam cheese | 357 |
| Farmer's cheese | 98 |
| Feta cheese | 264 |
| Fontina cheese | 389 |
| Goat cheese | 364 |
| Gouda cheese | 356 |
| Gruyere cheese | 413 |
| Mozzarella cheese | 280 |
| Parmesan cheese | 431 |
| Pimento cheese | 375 |
| Provolone cheese | 352 |
| Queso blanco cheese | 310 |
| Ricotta cheese | 174 |
| Roquefort cheese | 369 |
| Swiss cheese | 380 |
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