The diagram illustrates the process of producing cheese from raw milk through several stages until it is sold in shops.
Overall, cheese production is a linear process that begins with raw milk and ends with packaged cheese ready for sale. The main stages include solidifying the milk, cutting and heating the curds, shaping the cheese, and fermenting it before packaging.
At the first stage, raw milk is collected and mixed with bacteria and enzymes. As a result, the milk becomes solid and forms curds. Next, these curds are cut into small pieces. After that, the small pieces are heated and the liquid is drained out. This step helps remove excess water from the curds.
Following this, salt is added to the curds to improve taste and preservation. The cheese is then shaped into its final form. After shaping, it is left to ferment for about two months. Finally, the finished cheese is packaged and delivered to shops for sale.