Table 4.
Common herbs and spices used in cheeses (Hayaloglu and Fox, 2008).
| Herbs/spices | Botanical name | Examples of cheese with herb/spice |
|---|---|---|
| Spices | ||
| Chili | Capsicum frutescens var. chili | Cheddar, Monterey Jack |
| Red pepper | Capsicum frutescens var. faseiculatum | Cheddar, Monterey Jack |
| Green pepper | Capsicum frutescens var. grosum | Monterey Jack, processed cheese |
| Paprika | Capsicum frutescens var. tetragonium | Bouletted’Avesnes |
| Jalapeño | Capsicum annuum | Monterey Jack, processed cheese |
| Chipotle (smoke-dried jalapeñ o) | Capsicum annuum | Monterey Jack, processed cheese |
| Habanero | Capsicum chinense | Jack, processed cheese |
| Black pepper | Piper nigrum | Gouda |
| Cayenne | Capsicum frutescens | Monterey Jack |
| Mustard seeds | Brassica sinapis alba | Moutardier |
| Caraway seeds | Carumcarvi | Gouda, Liptauer |
| Cloves | Eugenia aromatic | Gouda |
| Cumin | Cuminun cyminum | Gouda, Leidsekaas |
| Garlic | Allium sativum | Cheddar, Monterey Jack |
| Horseradish | Armoraci arusticana | Processed cheese products |
| Herbs | ||
| Dill | Anethum graveolens | Processed cheese products |
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Feta, Cheddar, Monterey Jack |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum graecum | Gouda |
| Tarragon | Artemisia dracunculus | Bouletted’Avesnes |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis | Cheddar |
| Chives | Allium schoenoprasum | Cheddar |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | Raclette |