In re: My comments in a discussion about why India doesn’t have an evolved market for cheese in spite of being a large milk producer.

The reason for this is that Bharatiya peopleS prefer economical Amul & other Cooperative Society/State Corporation cheese. That makes sense that this is a developing country whose middle class goes through affordability crises at the best of times.

Elite Bharatiya peopleS do have access to artisanal cheese.

I do not trust it though - my mind goes to 'aanty ke haath ke’ germs given that these tend to smaller scale enterprises run by ladies.

PS: I know that cheese making requires microorganisms. I am not talking about them - I am talking about the microorganisms added when these lady owners and their helpers handle & package the cheese.