cheesecloth
fabric
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Yogurt being drained through cheesecloth in preparation for a yogurt sauce recipe.
Cheesecloth is a very lightweight, unsized cotton gauze fabric. It is characterized by its open weave, similar to other fabrics like gauze, bunting, scrim, and tobacco cloth.12
Historically, cheesecloth was used in the making of cheese, hence its name. Today, its applications have broadened to include bookbinding, reinforcing paper where high strength is needed, and as dustcloths. While similar to gauze, cheesecloth is typically made of cotton and is distinguished by its specific uses and finishing.12
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