Intense Blue Cheese
Intense Blue Cheese
Feed your senses with a fresh, sharp aroma with a hint of sweet floral notes. In our iconic half-moon shape, Castello Intense Blue Mould Cheese has a rich and piquant flavour with a sweet and dry taste due to the sheep milk added to its recipe. Indulge in its creamy and spreadable texture.
- Nutrition
- How It's Made
Milk, Ewes milk, Salt, Lactic acid culture, Rennet (microbial), Blue mould culture, Maturing culture
Per 100 G- Energy 335 Kcal / 1386 Kj
- Fat 29 G
- of which saturated 19 G
- Carbohydrate 0.5 G
- of which sugars 0.5 G
- Protein 17 G
- Salt 2 G
• Ripened according to traditional methods in large open vats
• The cultures are added by hand
• Each cheese is pierced in a unique star pattern to give a perfect distribution of blue mould
• The cheese is also cut by hand when the cheesemaker decides it has reached the right state of firmness
• Each batch is inspected for quality before going into a pack
The initial steps of production are similar to those of Castello Creamy Blue, using the same pasteurization process. However, part of the cream is homogenized and sheep's milk is added for that unique flavour profile of Intense Blue.
Pairings
Enhance the flavour of your cheese with food and drink pairings. Choose a favourite and immerse yourself in a new and surprising taste combination.
How To Use
• Slice it and enjoy it on top of bread or crackers• Pick a pairing and enjoy as an indulgent dessert with your drink
• Serve on a cheese board as an appetiser, a snack or a dessert
• Elevate the flavour of your pizza, soup or salad
• Try it in one of our recipes!
The delicious flavour of Castello Mellow Black Cheese works very well on its own. When you combine the creamy melt-in-your-mouth texture with other foods, your taste buds get to enjoy an even more sensorial experience.
FAQ
Dive into the World of Blue
From delicate to intense, creamy to crumbly, blue cheese spans a wide range of rich, distinctly veined varieties, each with their own unique profile. Whether you’re searching for something to add depth to dishes or a hit of flavour for your next sharing cheeseboard, discover more from the world of blue.
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