How to identify fake cheese

Consumers are warned about fake cheese products sold as genuine. These often contain palm oil and other substitutes, compromising quality and taste. To identify real cheese, check the price, as quality cheese is not cheap due to milk requirements. Examine the ingredient list for only milk, starter culture, and rennet; avoid vegetable oils, dry milk, or additives. Real cheese has a pleasant, fleeting aftertaste. Pressing it should not leave an indentation or release liquid. Home tests with iodine can detect starch, and heating should cause natural melting, not smoking or blackening.