Introduction

Description

• Shape: characteristically cylindrical measuring between 32 and 38 cm in diameter. Its faces are flat and parallel with a rather high, concave heel.
• Rind: thin, elastic, smooth, straw colour which grows darker as it ripens.
• Texture: compact, soft and elastic with small, scattered eyes. Summer wheels tend to be a deep straw yellow.
• Flavour: characteristically sweet. Both the flavour and colour may alter according to the season’s fodder but they are generally stronger during the summer.

Characteristics

• Ingredients: milk, salt, starter culture, rennet.
• Allergens: milk.
• Certification: EC Identification mark – IT 02 129 CE.
• Transportation: refrigerate between 4 °C and 8 °C.
• Microbiological properties: in compliance with guidelines set out for raw milk cheese in REG EC 2073-05 and subsequent amendments.

Packaging

• Net weight per item: from 250 g to 2.25 kg