Humboldt Fog

SoftGoat MilkUnited States, CaliforniaNONE

Iconic American goat cheese from Cypress Grove with a line of vegetable ash through the center and bloomy rind.

Aging Time

21 days – 1 month

Style: Soft
Milk: Goat
Origin: United States · California
Ripening: ≥ 21 days

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Texture

Soft, creamy, with distinctive ash line

Flavor

Tangy, citrusy, earthy

Nutrition (per 100g)

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