TOMME CRAYEUSE
Tomme Crayeuse means chalky in french
The tomme crayeuse is produced in the French mountain in Savoy. Its maturation last, at least, 6 weeks in 2 differents cellars. The first 3 weeks the cheese is matured in a humid cellar and then the 3 last in a dry one.
This specific maturation will develop 2 types of pâte in one cheese. Souple near the rind and chalky in the middle. In fact the name of the cheese in french means chalky. The rind of Tomme Crayeuse is grayish brown with yellow moldy patches that develop as the cheese ages. The taste of the cheese is slightly soft with citrus notes and somewhat earthy flavors. You will enjoy this cheese with a white wine from Savoy such as St Chignin.
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200 g (7 Ozs)
Description
- Weight: 200 g (7 Ozs)
- Refining: Minimum 2 months. For US delivery maturing extended over 60 days
- Cheese: Pieces
- Milk: Cow
- Treatment: Raw milk
- Dough: Uncooked, pressed semi-hard cheese
- Season(s): Fall, Winter
Ingredients:
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Wine and cheese pairing
- RED WINE: Cornas (Syrah grape)
Nutritional values
- FOR 100G
- Energy (KJ): 1461
- Energy (KCAL): 352
- Lipides (G): 28
- Saturated fat (G): 0
- Carbohydrate (G): 1
- Sugar (G): 0
- Proteins (G): 24
- Salt (G): 1.5
Allergens
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