Fontina

About Fontina

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A young Italian inspired cheese with a mild flavor and melting characteristics.

Originally an Italian cheese from the alps, It is made from cow’s milk and matured from 3-4 months. It is made from fresh milk obtained from milking once rather than multiple times. The wheel achieved after the production of this cheese is around 4-6 kilos. After salting in brine, the form is left to age for at least3 months on pine wood. The wheels are turned every day, brushed and rubbed to remove any mouldy layer that develops on the crust. What results from the natural fermentation & aging is a mild nutty flavored cheese which when melted the flavor has an earthy acidic flavour.

The unit is privately owned by the Laederich-Nandee family and respects fair trade practices of cheese manufacturers in India.

Glimpse at Fontina

Uses:

It can be used in recipes like Quattro Formaggi Pizza, Juicy Burgers, Fondue or Foccacias. It is also great for seasoning gnocchi, pasta, risotto, and polenta.  You can also use it as a table cheese in your cheese platter.

Ingredients:

Cow milk, Salt, vegetarian enzymes, culture

Format:

Vacuumed when cut.

Type:

Pasteurized /pressed Washed rind.

Age:

3-4 months

Rennet:

Vegetarian

Storage:

4°C to 8°C

Shelf Life:
  • Cut piece vacuumed and unopened: 60 days in fridge when stored within the above mentioned temperature
  • Package opened: 2 weeks in the fridge when stored within the above mentioned temperature

Note: Each wheel/ batch is provided with a unique lot number.

Fontina cheese

Baby Potatoes Fondue with Fontina Cheese