<P> Coon cheese is named after its American creator , Edward William Coon ( 1871 -- 1934 ) of Philadelphia , who patented a method , subsequently known as the Cooning process , for fast maturation of cheese via high temperature and humidity . Former manufacturer Kraft , and later Dairy Farmers and National Foods , have vigorously defended the trademark . </P>
<P> Coon cheese is named after its American creator , Edward William Coon ( 1871 -- 1934 ) of Philadelphia , who patented a method , subsequently known as the Cooning process , for fast maturation of cheese via high temperature and humidity . Former manufacturer Kraft , and later Dairy Farmers and National Foods , have vigorously defended the trademark . </P>
where did the name coon cheese come from
where did the name coon cheese come from
named after its American creator
named after its American creator