The various types of cheeses in the Chilean market

Chile has maintained its per capita consumption of cheese between 10 and 11 K, which by the way makes us Chileans great consumers of cheese. In this sense, it should be noted that between 2017 and 2020 cheese consumption remained stable in the country, and only as of 2021 was a slight upward trend observed. The Nutrition and Dietetics academic at the Central University, Claudia Narbona, reveals that the most consumed cheese in Chile "is the Gauda type, which according to estimates reaches 65% of production." “Then there would be the Chanco (Mantecoso) cheeses, which correspond to the national product that has been traditionally consumed in the country. Next comes the Quesillo or Queso Fresco, and then the Mozzarella cheese, the consumption of which has grown a lot in recent times”. traditional consumption The teacher indicates that Gauda and Chanco cheeses "are now traditional consumer products and have a lower cost compared to other cheeses." "Fresh cheese has also had a ...