So what is extra-sharp cheddar? It depends on whom you ask. The USDA's only requirement regarding cheddar is that the final product contain at least 50 percent milk-fat solids and no more than 39 percent moisture by weight. As for what distinguishes different varieties of cheddar—mild, me.......
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