A bloomy rind is typically created by surface mold growth during aging.
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Washed-rind cheeses are usually rubbed or washed with brine, beer, wine, or similar liquids during aging.
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Natural rinds always form only from added wax or plastic coatings.
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Aging generally makes cheddar milder and less complex over time.
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Blue cheeses are aged with intentional mold, often Penicillium roqueforti, to develop their characteristic veins.
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A firmer rind can help protect cheese from drying out too quickly during aging.
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Soft-ripened cheeses often develop from the outside in as the rind breaks down the paste.
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Cheese aging has no effect on texture, only on color.
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