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        <h1>1776 Aged Cheddar</h1>
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                        <p class="quiz-question-text">When examining mature Somerdale 1776 Aged Cheddar, how should a consumer identify spoilage as opposed to normal aging characteristics?</p>
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                                    Anything crunchy or dry signals that the cheese must be thrown away.
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                                    Strong nutty aroma always indicates spoilage.
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                                    White crystalline specks are normal, but slimy or pink moldy surfaces mean spoilage.
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                                    Blue mold is safe, but dryness is spoilage.
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                        <p class="quiz-question-text">Which process step sequence helps cheesemakers achieve the desired low moisture in this cheddar?</p>
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                                    By adding extra water after pressing
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                                    By fermenting at room temperature only
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                                    By cutting curd soft, cooking up to 40°C, and applying dry salt
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                                    By freezing curds before aging
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                        <p class="quiz-question-text">What is the typical aging period for bulk Somerdale 1776 Aged Cheddar blocks and round truckles?</p>
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                                    5 years
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                                    2 months
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                                    Boiled milk and immediate fermentation
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                                    Pasteurized cow’s milk using HTST at minimum 72°C for at least 15 seconds
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                                    Ultrafiltration process at 90°C
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                                    Raw milk without heat treatment
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                        <p class="quiz-question-text">What are the primary dairy cow breeds contributing milk to Somerdale 1776 Aged Cheddar?</p>
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                                    Bison and water buffalo herds
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                                    Only Jersey cows
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                                    Holstein-Friesian, Jersey, and Guernsey cows
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                                    A mix of sheep and goat milk
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