Red Leicester is an English cheese similar to Cheddar cheese but crumbly in texture. It is typically aged 6 to 12 months. The rind is reddish-orange with a powdery mould on it. Since the 18th century, it has been coloured orange by the addition of annatto extract during manufacture. It is a cow's milk cheese and is named after the city of Leicester, or the ceremonial county it is located in, Leicestershire.