What are some examples of types cheeses?

Here are some examples of cheese types, categorized by several common methods:

By Origin:

* European: Cheddar (England), Brie (France), Gruyere (Switzerland), Roquefort (France), Parmesan (Italy), Gouda (Netherlands)

* American: Monterey Jack, Colby, Pepper Jack, Cream Cheese, American Cheese

* Other: Halloumi (Cyprus), Feta (Greece), Manchego (Spain)

By Texture:

* Soft: Brie, Camembert, Feta, Goat Cheese

* Semi-soft: Gouda, Havarti, Muenster

* Hard: Cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere, Pecorino Romano

* Very Hard: Asiago, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano

By Flavor:

* Mild: Monterey Jack, Colby, Mozzarella, Havarti

* Medium: Cheddar, Gruyere, Gouda, Swiss

* Strong: Blue Cheese (Roquefort, Gorgonzola), Aged Cheddar, Parmesan

* Salty: Feta, Halloumi, Pecorino Romano

By Milk Type:

* Cow's Milk: Most common type, including Cheddar, Brie, Mozzarella

* Goat's Milk: Chevre, often tangy and crumbly

* Sheep's Milk: Pecorino Romano, Manchego

* Buffalo Milk: Mozzarella di Bufala (Italian buffalo milk mozzarella)

By Production:

* Pasteurized: Made with heat-treated milk

* Unpasteurized: Made with raw milk, often more flavorful

* Washed-rind: Rind is washed with brine or other liquid during aging, like Taleggio

* Bloomy-rind: Has a white, fuzzy rind, like Brie or Camembert

Other Categories:

* Blue Cheese: Veined with blue mold, like Roquefort or Gorgonzola

* Processed Cheese: A blend of cheeses, emulsifiers, and other ingredients

* Fresh Cheese: Unripened, like ricotta or mozzarella

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point for exploring the diverse world of cheese!