Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Cheese of the week: Fair Oaks Sweet Swiss

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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