Americans’ love of cheese is no secret, but new research reveals just how deep that love goes. While some enjoy snacking on it or adding it to meals, more than half (52%) of Americans actually identify as “cheese-obsessed,” according to a new survey.
The poll of 5-thousand adults across the country, out ahead of National Cheese Day coming up on June 4th, finds that for many folks, cheese is a part of their daily routine.
- That includes 16% who say they’re “constantly” eating cheese and 61% who eat it often or sometimes.
- Only 3% say they never eat cheese.
- It’s a favorite food for 82% of respondents and 91% love to add cheese as a topping or ingredient to meals, while 77% say it’s their go-to snack.
- Nearly three-quarters (73%) say cheese is a staple in their grocery carts, as they always or often buy it.
- These days, a lot of people are focused on getting plenty of protein in their diets, and more than half (54%) of those polled lean into cheese as a source of protein.
- Three-quarters love cheese for the taste (74%), while 51% eat it for comfort, 49% enjoy the convenience, and 46% say cheese makes meals more satisfying or filling.
- Some parts of the country seem to be bigger fans of cheese than others, and Wisconsin tops the list for cheese enthusiasm (61%). Illinois comes in second (59%), followed by Alaska, Louisiana and Oregon (58% each).
- Younger Americans are more likely to call themselves cheese enthusiasts (61% of Gen Z compared to 44% of baby boomers).
- But, which cheese are America’s favorites? Cheddar is number one (77%), followed by mozzarella (74%), parmesan (64%), American cheese (63%) and cream cheese (59%).
Source: Talker