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Mimolette - cow's milk uncooked, pressed semi-hard cheese aged 18 months - 6.2 lb/2.8 kg, France.
This cheese is also known under the name of Boule de Lille. The method of production of the Mimolette is the same as the Dutch cheese Edam. It was only in 1935 under a treaty between France and Holland that the Mimolette was officially recognized.
Texture: The pate is semi-hard, pressed and has a color of orange due to the natural Rocou coloring.
Taste: The Mimolette cheese is at its best after 18 months of maturing: the pate becomes hard and crumbly with a salty, perfumed taste.
Compliments: Goes well on a savory appetizer or in salads either grated or in cubes.
Appropriate wines: Sherry, Porto, strong beer.
Percentage of Fat: 40% |
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