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Dairy Saint-Nectaire PDO 600g L'EMPEREUR - CHARRADE
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This Saint-Nectaire AOP is a semi-firm, uncooked pressed cheese weighing 600g (diameter 12 cm, height approx. 3.5 cm). This cheese with protected designation of origin (PDO) is made from pasteurised cow's milk and matured for at least three weeks. It is renowned for its fine, supple and creamy texture that yields to the touch, and its rind is covered with white, yellow or red blooms. On the palate, it reveals a characteristic nutty flavour that is slightly salty.
Professional culinary uses:
Saint-Nectaire laitier is a classic on cheese platters and in regional recipes:
► Cheese platter: It is a must-have on any platter, appreciated for its melt-in-the-mouth texture and balanced flavour.
► Hot dishes: Its texture makes it ideal for hot, melt-in-the-mouth dishes: Saint-Nectaire tarts, gratins or regional fondues.
► Aperitifs and tastings: It is advisable to open the cheese half an hour before serving to allow its nutty aromas to develop.
► Portion Control: The 600 g format is perfect for cheese menus, allowing for easy control of the number of portions.
Storage and serving recommendations:
► Storage: Fresh product to be stored between +4 and +6°C.
► Use: Consume quickly after opening. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
Location in store: Atelier BOF
PDO
a carton = 12 pieces
a piece = 600 g