What does Ossau Iraty cheese taste like?
Aged for approximately eight months, Ossau Iraty can have a pungent gamey aroma but is full of flavor that melts in your mouth. This semi firm cheese has a slightly oily texture with a savory and sweet nutty flavor with hints of figs, hazelnuts, and olives.
How do you eat Ossau-Iraty?
When serving, Ossau-Iraty cheese goes well with fruits, such as apples or pears, with cured meats such as dry sausages and prosciutto, or with fresh vegetables and olives. Robust red wines such as a hearty Bordeaux or a red Rhône are good wines to serve with this type of cheese.
How is Ossau-Iraty made?
How Ossau-Iraty cheeses are made. The cheeses are made from raw milk from sheep. The breeds of sheep used for the milk are Basco-Béarnaise and/or Manech. The milk is drawn on from over 2000 sources.
How do you say Ossau Iraty?
OSSAU IRATY: OH-soh-ear-ah-TEE. (Lovely, rich, Basque sheep cheese.) classic.)
Does Ossau Iraty melt well?
This cheese melts well. It can lift a grilled cheese sandwich or a cheese burger to the next level. The French often accompany Ossau Iraty with black cherry jam.
Is chaource a Camembert?
About Chaource: Chaource has been made since the early 14th century in the small town of Chaource, in the Champagne region. Similar to Camembert, but with a creamier texture, Chaource is still a traditional cheese.
Is cheese wax toxic?
The wax we use to coat our products is made of a blend of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes and colouring, which specifically contains no Bisphenol A. It’s “food safe” and meets very strict regulatory standards. It poses no health risk if accidentally ingested.
How do you eat chaource cheese?
As an infinitely spreadable cheese, it can be eaten with crusty baguette or toast, and accompanied by dried fruits and nuts to complement the fruity notes. We urge you to pick up a little wheel of this beautiful cheese at the earliest opportunity and try it out for yourselves!