Cheese is derived from milk through coagulation of milk proteins. It is a nutritious food rich in calcium, phosphorus, and pre-digested protein. Globally, the top five milk producing countries are the USA, Germany, China, France, and India. In India, most milk is consumed fresh while a small portion around 7% goes to making western cheeses. The largest cheese producers globally are the United States, Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Some of the most popular cheeses in the world include feta from Greece and emmental from Switzerland. In India, the cheese market is dominated by processed cheeses from companies like Amul but is growing at a rate of 10-12% annually.