The pictures illustrate the process of cheese production. Overall, there are 11 stages in the process, from raw milk to the creation of ripened cheese, which involves various steps along the way.
The cheese-making process begins with raw milk. While traditional cheese-making includes coagulation of the raw milk, most commercial cheese production employs a few additional steps. The milk is first pasteurized, then standardized, and filtered. After these steps, it is poured into the coagulation stage. During coagulation, fermenting microorganisms and an enzyme known as rennet are added to separate the curds from the whey.
Next, the curds are cut into smaller pieces and cooked while stirring constantly. Once cooked, the whey is drained, and the curds are transferred to the milling station. At this station, the curds are salted to develop the typical flavor.
To form cheese, the salted curd mixture is poured into molds and pressed to shape it. The cheese wheels are then placed on shelves to ripen. Once ripened, the cheese is ready to be sliced and served with your favorite dishes.