Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

Claire Enemark

Get ready to geek out about cheese! We'll explore complex aspects of cheese through the lens of history and science in this adorably short and entertaining podcast.

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Season 2 Teaser!

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

04/08/19 • 4 min

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2: It's a Microbial Zoo!

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

03/16/18 • 20 min

The idea of Bacteria, yeast & mold often conjure up negative images. But we’ll take a close look at how these three main microbes interact and create flavor in some of your favorite cheeses. For more information and resources check out www.behindtherind.com

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1: Categorize that Cheese!

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

02/12/18 • 17 min

Cheese is confusing! We'll start our series with an introductory episode to get us all on the same page about common ways we categorize cheese from a scientific approach to a pragmatic approach; Cheesemaker Mateo Kehler and author & cheese expert Liz Thorpe give us their perspectives. Visit behindtherind.com for episode notes & to learn more about this month's topics!

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5: All about that Rennet!

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

07/13/18 • 23 min

One type of rennet makes over 80% of cheese worldwide - and you may have never heard of it. We'll cover the 10,000 year history of rennet in under 25mins; from animal to mold to true vegetable rennet and the invention of Fermentation Produced Chymosin (FPC).

4: Magic Milk!

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

05/17/18 • 22 min

Whether it’s cow, goat, sheep, or buffalo’s milk, the chemical composition of cheese’s primary ingredient varies widely, and that affects the end flavor and texture of your cheese. Join us on a Milk Chemistry 101 adventure with Food Scientist Pat Polowsky and Cheesemaker Rebecca King as we explore the diverse and ever fluctuating landscape of milk.

3: Beautiful Raw Milk Cheese!

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

04/12/18 • 21 min

Cheese made with raw milk has long been misunderstood; we’ll bring some serious science to what is often - an ugly yelling match. We’ll learn the history of raw milk cheese, how the FDA regulates it, and the recent culmination in 2014 when it seemed FDA might make it impossible for raw milk artisanal cheese to be produced. Lastly, we’ll talk terroir in farmstead, raw milk cheese with Cheesemaker Andy Hatch from Uplands Cheese and encourage you to get out there and eat some Raw Cheese!

7: Where is all the Sheep Cheese?

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

11/20/18 • 22 min

Ever wonder why there are so few sheep's milk cheeses in the U.S.? This episode dives deep into the history of sheep farming in America and how the lack of advanced dairy sheep genetics has forced many American sheep's milk cheesemakers to think artisanal. We're joined by cheesemakers David & Yesenia Major from Vermont Shepherd, one of the oldest sheep dairies in the country.

6: Will the real Swiss Cheese please stand up?!

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

10/03/18 • 20 min

Necessity is the mother of invention and Switzerland’s extreme mountains have created one of the most well-known cheese styles, Swiss Cheese. But whether you call it Swiss or Alpine, there’s more to these cheeses than you think. Join us and Caroline Hostettler on the quest for REAL mountain cheese. We'll learn about transhumance and how people in Switzerland have found ingenious ways to survive in a harsh landscape by making some of the world's best cheese.

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How many episodes does Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese have?

Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese currently has 8 episodes available.

What topics does Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Story, History, Podcasts, Science, Arts and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese?

The episode title 'Season 2 Teaser!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese?

The average episode length on Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese released?

Episodes of Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese are typically released every 48 days, 12 hours.

When was the first episode of Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese?

The first episode of Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese was released on Feb 12, 2018.

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Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese

Claire Enemark

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