There is a strong tradition with Jamaicans of having spiced buns with Tastee Cheese at Easter which spikes consumption around Easter locally and in the diaspora. Dairy Industries Jamaica Ltd has been manufacturing dairy products since 1964. They started producing cheese in February of 1968 through their brand Tastee Cheese. Tastee Cheese is not only a favourite in Jamaica but carries its distinct savoury flavour throughout the Caribbean and the world.

As the simple flavours start to subside, they give way to more complex flavours, which are registered through the nose and tongue. If you are familiar with the Academy of Cheeses Make-post-make (MPM) model, we recommend recording this in your conclusion also. Repeat and re-record Has the cheese got any outer coating (or rind)? If so, you’re tasting notes should indicate if wether it is dry or natural, whether is it has a white mould or a washed rind. Mastering the art of tasting cheese in a structured way, will not only give you a deeper appreciation of the cheese but also the ability to confidently describe it using a professional vocabulary. In this chapter we explain the four key stages you should go through in the tasting process from the preparation stage through pre-taste assessments to the actual tasting and drawing your conclusions. Stage 1: Before you start But let’s talk about the star of the whole operation, the Tastee Cheese product line. Tastee Cheese ProductsTastee Cheese is rich in calcium and Vitamin B. This is great for the structuring and strengthening of bones and overall bone health. Expecting mothers, growing children and the elderly are encouraged to have cheese to aid in bone health and the prevention of diseases like Osteoporosis. Sensing sugars such as fructose, sucrose, glucose, lactose, maltose and others, foods with this flavour group were good to eat. We know that the temptation to snaffle a delicious piece of cheese as soon as it’s cut is hard to resist. But, you will get much more from the cheese tasting process if you set yourself up for it correctly before you start. Here’s how: 1. Bring the cheese to room temperature. Our mouth evolved millennia ago to provide a fast response to our brain on whether we should or should not eat the food in front of us. Through our mouth we sense 5 flavours, when we were hunter/gathers these flavours enabled us to make instant decisions on whether we should continue eating in the high risk natural environment in which we were living.Although life has evolved a bit and food is very different, the instant response remains. In terms of tasting cheese, we call these mouth flavours the Simple Flavours: 1. Sweet Wine-y, fermented: the cheese might have actually been soaked in wine (like Drunken Goat) or it might just have an acidic bite to it

The fast release sources of energy are popular with just about all living things from animals tobacteria. 2. Savoury (sometimes called Umami)What complex flavours can you taste? As the taste evolves in your mouth, try to record and of the more complex flavours that start to emerge (eg mineral, fruit flavours etc) giving each a score out of 10 Classic Tastee Cheese is also an essential half of a classic Jamaican Easter food pairing. “Bun and cheese” features Tastee Cheese inside a Jamaican spiced bun, a Caribbean twist on the British hot cross bun. In the mid-1600s, colonists brought the tradition of eating crossed buns (to symbolize Jesus’ crucifixion) on Good Friday to Jamaica. Locals made a few tweaks to the recipe, including shaping it into a loaf, swapping out honey for molasses, and adding dried fruit. A slice of Tastee cheese in the middle now completes the holiday treat. Tangy, acidic: citrus-like, makes the sides of your mouth salivate (some fresh goat cheese is like this) Dairy Industries was the first company in Jamaica and the Caribbean to achieve the international ISO 9000 certification in 1995 and have successfully earned their recertification over the last twenty-five years. The company is now certified under the FSSC 22000.

After opening, Jamaican Cheese can last up to 8 weeks if it is stored correctly. This means keeping it in the refrigerator and covering it properly. Tastee cheese is made with the highest quality ingredients and our manufacturing is guided by our internationally certified food safety management system, FSSC 22000. Top Tip: It’s a good idea to taste with friends too, this helps gauge any flavours you are particularly sensitive to as everyone’s palate is different. Stage 4: Conclusion

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The company was the first in the Caribbean to manufacture processed canned cheese and has been the favourite for Jamaicans ever since.