Samsø cheese

Samsø
Country of origin Denmark
Source of milk cow
Pasteurised yes
Texture semi-hard
Fat content 30-45%
Aging time 3-6 months

Samsø is a Danish cow's milk cheese named after the island of Samsø. It was invented in the later 19th century (1870's[1]) when the king of Denmark invited Swiss cheesemakers to teach their skill. It is similar to Emmentaler, although its flavour is milder: gentle and nutty in young cheeses and pungent with sweet and sour notes in older ones. Samsø's interior has a supple, elastic texture; a yellow colour; and a few large, irregular holes. The cheese has goldenrod coloured rind covered with a yellow wax. It is the national cheese of Denmark.

Notes

  1. NPO法人チーズプロフェッショナル協会 (2015), 世界のチーズ図鑑, マイナビ, p. 153, ISBN 9784839954802 (in Japanese)
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