Name: Fair Oaks Sweet Swiss
Brand: Fair Oaks
Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Organic Co-op in Ames, Iowa
Country/Region of Origin: Indiana
Price in Iowa: $8.45/pound
Milk: cow milk and cream
Processing: milk and cream heated, mixed with rennet and cream cheese cultures
Texture: semi-firm
Color: Golden
Rind: Natural basket-weave
Aroma: Cream and beefy undertones
Taste: sharp, nutty, piquant, smooth dairy
Mouth feel: warm, creamy, melts in your mouth
Notes: More buttery and creamy than sweet, but still a nice warm cheese. It lacks the bite of a strong swiss cheese, which might be a positive note for some cheese lovers. Still, this wonderful cheese has a complex flavor profile and the paste has a creamy, rich texture.
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