Beaufort, 250g
This remarkable cheese was already known in the time of the Romans. It takes about 500 liters (130 gallons) of milk to make a Beaufort of 40 - 45 kg. The cheese is made from the milk given by the mahogany-coloured Beaufort cows, called the Tarines or Tarentaises. This ancient mountain breed originally came from the Indo-Asian continent. Beaufort cheeses come in three versions, Beaufort d’été (summer Beaufort), Beaufort chalet d’alpage and Beaufort d'hiver (winter Beaufort) which is made in the mountain chalets.
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Made from unpasteurized cow's milk
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Country of origin: France
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Region: Savoie, French Alps
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Family: Gruyere
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Type: firm
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Fat content: 34%
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Texture: creamy and smooth
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Colour: pale yellow
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Flavour: strong
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Aroma: aromatic, pungent
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Vegetarian: no
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Producers: Entremont