Plural of Cheddar; hard cheeses made using the cheddaring process, typically with a sharp or mild flavor depending on age.
From Cheddar (the Somerset village where this cheese originated, first recorded in the 12th century). Now a generic term for cheeses made with this method.
Cheddar cheese is so successful that it's now made in countries worldwide—but real Cheddar from Somerset is protected by law, and the specific water and microbiology of that region genuinely produces something chemically different.
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