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Cheese was discovered when milk was carried in animal-stomach pouches
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Cheese was discovered when milk was carried in animal‑stomach pouches

Food · History · V6.8 daily facts 2026-05-17

Early travelers reportedly stored milk in stomach pouches whose enzymes turned the milk into curds and whey.

TopicFood · History
SourceV6.8 daily facts 2026-05-17
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