This Cheese Is Over 1100 Years Old 😳

This Cheese Is Over 1100 Years Old 😳 One of the world’s oldest blue cheeses is Gorgonzola, which originated in the town of Gorgonzola. Historical records trace this cheese back to around the year 879 AD, making it one of the oldest continuously produced blue cheeses in history. Its distinctive blue-green veins come from the mold Penicillium, which develops during the aging process and gives the cheese its unique flavor and creamy texture. Today, Gorgonzola remains a famous product of Italy and is enjoyed worldwide. In this video: • traditional Italian cheese making • cutting a wheel of Gorgonzola • blue cheese aging process • historic European food • cheese production techniques 👉 Subscribe for amazing food, history & science facts. via: @viewinghistory credit to the original creator (no copyright intended)