Beaufort

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Origin:                       France
Region:                      Savoie
Made by:                   Prolactine
Type:                          Hard
Milk:                           Cow
Milk Treatment:    Raw
Coagulant:                Traditional Rennet

Produced from the full-flavoured milk of the Tarentaise cattle which graze in lush Alpine meadows, and ripened in the cool, humid caves and cellars of the Haute-Savoie. This cheese is full of unusual, nutty, mellow, caramel flavours with a smooth texture.

Characteristics: Smooth, pliable, nutty, mellow with a hint of caramel.

Best with: Chop Beaufort into a green salad with some sliced apple and toasted hazelnuts.