Introduction

Description

• Shape: typically cylindrical, diameter between 12-14 cm, flat surfaces, slightly convex heel measuring from 6-8 cm.
• Rind: thick, white but turns brownish-grey when ripe.
• Texture: soft, creamy, no or very few small eyes, white but summer cheeses tend to be more straw-yellow.
• Flavour: sweet, distinctive, pleasant, gets stronger as it ripens.
• Shelf-life: 60 days.

Characteristics

• Ingredients: milk, salt, starter culture, rennet.
• Allergens: milk.
• Certification: EC Identification mark – IT 02 129 CE.
• Transportation: refrigerate between 6 and 10 °C.
• Microbiological properties: in compliance with guidelines set out in REG EC 2073-05 and subsequent amendments.

Packaging

• Product: sold as whole wheels, cut into pieces or vacuum-packed portions.
• Packaging: single item: one cheese wrapped in food paper. Boxed items: one or two items per box.
• Net weight per item: 900 g