Whether it’s grated Parmesan to sprinkle over pasta or cheddar slices for sandwiches, cheese is undoubtedly one of the staples of the supermarket shop.
However, not all blocks are created equally, and buying cheese that’s overly processed can hugely affect the taste and texture.
There’s no reason to rule out supermarket cheeses entirely, instead it’s about knowing what to look out for and, perhaps more importantly, what to avoid.
Leeds-based cheesemonger Stephen Fleming told the Daily Mail: ‘The cheese doesn’t suddenly become less good because it’s on a supermarket shelf.
‘If a supermarket is supporting good producers and introducing thousands of people to better
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