The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

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Cheese and dairy products White mould cheese

White mould cheese Excellence Fromager d’Affinois

Made by Fromagerie Guilloteau in Pélussin, which is located in the picturesque hills of the Rhone Valley. The silky texture of the cheese distinguishes it from other traditional white rind types. Excellence is suitable for vegetarians, naturally gluten and lactose free (lactose < 0,1g /100g).

Country of origin

France

Milk type

cow milk

History and uniqueness

This triple cream is crafted using a unique ultrafiltration technique that retains proteins, fat and minerals in the paste. This makes it naturally richer in calcium and other minerals than other soft cheeses. Excellence cheese ripens for up to three weeks with unique lactic ferments developed by Guilloteau. The smoothness and infinite sweetness of this decadent, triple cream cheese, is due to the extra cream that is added. This milk is collected from dairies in the surrounding countryside and this extra cream gives an elegant, silky-buttery mouth feel that adds to the enjoyment of this cheese.

Goes best with

Food

Well matched with ripe berries on a fruit and cheese platter.

Drinks

Gin cocktail with seltzer.