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Savoie - Switzerland - Jura
Whole raw milk comté 5/7 months PDO ±35kg MARCEL PETITE
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This Comté AOP, selected from the prestigious Marcel Petite cheese dairies, is an exceptional pressed, cooked cheese, produced in a traditional dairy in the heart of the Jura Mountains. Matured for a minimum of 5 to 7 months, it develops a supple texture and the characteristic aromas of raw cow's milk. This whole wheel, bearing the green mark on the heel in accordance with the appellation's regulations, guarantees authenticity and superior quality for culinary professionals.
Professional uses, preparation and storage:
► Use in kitchens and catering facilities: This Comté is a key ingredient for creating cheese platters, savoury pastries, or for adding depth to gratins and gourmet sauces.
► Production optimisation: With an average weight of ±35kg per wheel, this size yields approximately 1,000 portions of 35g, offering excellent control over the cost per portion for banquets and contract catering.
► Quality and freshness: To guarantee optimal organoleptic properties, the wheel is cut to order by our head cheesemaker and vacuum-packed, ensuring maximum freshness on delivery.
► Characteristics: Comprising 98.5% milk and 1% salt, this cheese has stable physico-chemical properties, with a fat content on dry matter of between 45% and 54%.
► Preservation and storage: To preserve its texture and aromatic profile, the wheel must be stored at a temperature of 6°C ±2°C. It can be wrapped in special food-grade kraft paper.
Location in store: Atelier BOF
PDO
a piece ≃ 35 Kg