A mold or form used in cheesemaking to shape cheese curds during the cheese-pressing process.
From Middle English, possibly derived from Old French casel or related to Middle English chese (cheese); refers to the container used in cheese production.
Traditional cheesemakers developed special basket weaves for chessels that left distinctive patterns on aged cheeses—you can literally read the chessels' fingerprints in Gruyère.
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