What cheeses do not have mold in them?

Here's a breakdown:

1. Cheeses with NO Mold:

* Fresh cheeses: These are unripened and include ricotta, mozzarella, cream cheese, cottage cheese, queso fresco, and paneer.

* Processed cheeses: These are made with pasteurized cheese, milk, and other additives. They're generally smooth and uniform, with no visible mold.

2. Cheeses with Mold ON THE SURFACE:

* Blue cheeses: These have blue or green veins of mold throughout the cheese, giving them a characteristic sharp flavor. Examples include Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, and Danish blue.

* Brie and Camembert: These soft-ripened cheeses have a white, velvety mold on the surface, which is edible and adds to the flavor.

* Other soft-ripened cheeses: Chevre, Taleggio, and Humboldt Fog are some examples.

3. Cheeses with Mold USED IN THE MAKING PROCESS:

* Some aged cheeses: Many hard cheeses, like cheddar, Gruyere, and Swiss, are aged for months or years. While they don't have visible mold, they might use cultures that produce mold during the aging process. This contributes to the complex flavors and textures.

Important: Always check the label or ask the cheese maker if you're unsure about the presence of mold.