A solid fragment of coagulated milk that forms during cheese-making before being pressed into wheels; popular as a snack, especially in Canada.
From 'cheese' + 'curd' (from Old English 'crud'). Curds are the actual cheese-making building blocks, and squeaky curds became famous food through Wisconsin and Canadian cuisine.
Cheese curds 'squeak' when you bite them because the curds haven't been fully pressed and aged—this squeak is actually a sign of freshness and is prized by curd enthusiasts like a sommelier prizes wine notes!
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