Der Österreicher – Tyroler Raclette cheese

Der Österreicher – Tyroler Raclette cheese

Origin

• Der Österreicher – Tyroler Raclette comes from the Kaiserwinkel region in the Tyrol

Cheese group

• Semi-hard

Milk type

• Pasteurised cows' milk,

Aroma and taste

• Mild and distinct.

Strength and texture

• Mild. Matured for at least 60 days. Firm, smooth, melting texture, fairly closed with sparse, circular pea-sized holes

Shape, weight and size

• Cylinder shaped
• Whole cheese: 5kg. Diameter 30.5cm and height 6cm
• Wedges: 400g, 13cm x 8cm x 6.5cm

Description

Red to light brown rind

Serving suggestions

The continuous treatment with red cultures during the maturation process ensures that this Raclette has a unique lavour and is ideally suited for Raclette, cheese fondue or gratinéed dishes.

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