Dairy products are on the fourth level of the food pyramid. There are numerous types of such milk-based foods, and whether we are referring to fresh or aged cheeses, flavored cheeses, sour cream, processed cheese or butter, kefir, buttermilk or yogurt, they are absolutely necessary for a varied and healthy diet.

We all know the benefits of dairy products, so below we present a few interesting facts about these delicious foods that are a staple in everyone's kitchen.

1. The ancient Greeks and Romans were the first to take cheesemaking very seriously, turning the process into an art form.
2. In Roman homes, there was a special kitchen dedicated to cheesemaking.
3. The Romans invented numerous smoking and flavoring processes for cheeses, which they passed down from generation to generation.
4. The Egyptians prepared and consumed very salty cheese, similar to our modern-day telemea.
5. Cheeses are obtained through the milk coagulation process, using natural rennet, artisan rennet, lemon, cardoon, or vinegar.
6. Dairy products are on the fourth level of the food pyramid and are absolutely necessary for a varied and healthy diet.
7. The largest quantities of cheese per capita are consumed in France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
8. The French consume the largest amounts of cheese in the world.
9. There are over 650 types of cheese worldwide, most of which are made from cow's milk.
10. Aged cheeses are firmer, have a stronger aroma, and can be stored for longer periods.

Torockoi Factory produces numerous types of 100% natural dairy products. Discover our aged, flavored, and blue-mold cheeses, as well as our varieties of sour cream, processed cheese, and butter. Once you taste them, you will fall in love with their flavors. You can find them in our distribution network stores, our partner stores (Auchan, Petry, Moldovan, and Mariflor), and in our online shop.