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Vacherin

SoftCow MilkSwitzerland/France, AlpsPDO

Alpine soft cheese wrapped in spruce bark. Both Mont d'Or (France) and Vacherin Mont-d'Or (Switzerland) are PDO.

Aging Time

21 days – 1 month

Style: Soft
Milk: Cow
Origin: Switzerland/France · Alps
Ripening: ≥ 21 days

Tasting Board

Texture

Soft, runny, bark-wrapped

Flavor

Rich, earthy, bacon notes

Nutrition (per 100g)

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