The cheese should have a pleasant, clean, mild aroma and the characteristic flavor which is usually somewhat similar to that of nuts and so is spoken of as a nutty flavor.
CHAPTER XIII
COMPOSITION AND YIELD OF CHEDDAR CHEESE
So many factors affect the composition and yield of Cheddar cheese that no positive or exact statement can be made unless other facts are definitely known. The following factors affect both the composition and yield:
1. The chemical composition of the milk.
2. Amount of moisture incorporated into the cheese.
3. The amount of solids lost in cheese-making.
4. The skill of the cheese-maker.