Curding

/ˈkɜːrdɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of forming or turning into curds; the action of coagulating or causing milk to separate into solid curds and liquid whey.

Etymology

Present participle of 'curd,' formed by adding '-ing' to indicate an ongoing action or process.

Kelly Says

Cheesemaking is essentially controlled curding—you precisely manage temperature, pH, and bacteria to make milk separate in the exact way you want, and tiny variations create completely different cheeses.

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