Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Original poster

What’s going on with cheese these days?

43 replies

Afonavon · 17/09/2023 21:25

1st world problem I know! 😋 But for a year or so I can’t get regular (full fat) cheddar to melt. It acts like reduced fat cheese, just staying the same shape and browning to a hard layer. No longer bubbling greasy lovely melty cheese on toast, but a crust of shite.

OP posts:
fairyfluf · 17/09/2023 21:27

Yes - it's weird

bookworm1982 · 17/09/2023 21:27

Afonavon · 17/09/2023 21:25

1st world problem I know! 😋 But for a year or so I can’t get regular (full fat) cheddar to melt. It acts like reduced fat cheese, just staying the same shape and browning to a hard layer. No longer bubbling greasy lovely melty cheese on toast, but a crust of shite.

Crust of shite 😂

Stumpedasatree · 17/09/2023 21:28

Doesn’t taste anything like it used to either. Now it’s waxy and tasteless. Wonder if the way they make it has changed.

Interested in this thread?

Then you might like threads about this subject:

General food
allthehops · 17/09/2023 21:38

What you buying? I don't have any problems with pilgrims extra mature.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 17/09/2023 21:42

I don't have this problem! Also the cheddar I buy is generally tasty and not waxy.

Mydoghealsmyheart · 17/09/2023 21:44

Cheese on toast used to be a lovely snack or light tea. I’ve tried to get it all melting and browning on the top but it just goes waxy. That’s with Cathedral City.

Ilmecourtsurleharicot · 17/09/2023 21:46

They don’t mature it for as long now

fairyfluf · 17/09/2023 21:48

Do you think extra mature would melt better then?

Massivescreen · 17/09/2023 21:53

I don’t have this problem with cathedral city extra mature…. Mmmmmm

Original poster
Afonavon · 17/09/2023 21:54

I buy Cathedral City and Lidl’s own brand which is made by Dragon Caernarfonshire creamery.

We could try Costal, but that only sells in massive blocks (Costco), so don’t want to commit unless it melts like a boss.

We like mature/extra mature cheddar and I am happy to hear that some cheddars still melts

OP posts:
David98uk · 17/09/2023 22:06

I've noticed it as well with supermarket cheese.

It's almost as if its been infused with sunflower oil or something.

853ax · 17/09/2023 22:20

Definitely notice cheese is not what it used to be.
I have tried different brands in supermarket but don't notice any much better. Very disappointing would pay more for it to be good.

Maddy70 · 17/09/2023 22:22

I don't live in the uk. But my favorite cheese is still mature cheddar. Not having any melting issues here. How strange?

Mydoghealsmyheart · 18/09/2023 00:09

Is it wrong that it’s past midnight and I’m really craving cheese on toast?

sillyuniforms · 18/09/2023 00:12

Maybe that explains why my recent cheese on top of stuff doesn't brown

Presil · 18/09/2023 00:19

I've noticed it too OP. Also pre packed Cambozola in m&s is inevitably furry these days. I know it should be mouldy, but not furry, surely.

Probably a combination of horrible additives that Brexit freely allows plus being left at too hot temperatures for too long due to not enough staff in the logistics chain.

Mountaineer0009 · 18/09/2023 01:14

oxford has an excellent cheese shop, with various cheeses

Holidayhouse1010 · 18/09/2023 01:19

Oxford is very convenient for me to pop in from Yorkshire when I fancy some cheess on toast! I've nothing to add apart from I could murder some Blacksticks Blue right now 🤣

Clawdy · 18/09/2023 07:56

Davidstow is the best cheese, not waxy and plasticky like lots of others.

MsFrost · 18/09/2023 07:59

Catherdral city has definitely gone to pot - used to be great but I never buy it now. Also don't buy supermarket own brand.

Buy a decent cheese and you won't have the issue.

Ifailed · 18/09/2023 08:07

proper cheddar cheese takes time (and hence money) to make and mature. If you buy cheap crap from the supermarket expect it to be cheap crap.

longwayoff · 18/09/2023 08:10

M&S Cornish Cruncher is still ok I hope? Havent bought any for a while.

BluesandClues · 18/09/2023 08:12

I will admit I’ve had similar these days, even some of the nicer cheeses aren’t amazing. Also, I can never seem to find Ricotta for love nor money at the local supermarket (I buy it for a specific recipe).

eandz13 · 18/09/2023 08:13

Me and DP were talking about this yesterday, we've had the same problem! I've been buying mozzarella mixes instead to melt on top of stuff what I'd usually use a cheddar for.
I usually shop at Morrisons and get their own brands.

actualpuffins · 18/09/2023 08:13

It could be down to what the cows are fed on. I find if I buy one cheese throughout the year it does vary.

The Aldi West Country cheddar is very good, tasty, melts well. Basically any of theirs in the smaller packs are good.