Cantal Cheese
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Cantal Cheese

Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

SKU: 327S

Cantal Cheese

Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

Origin: France

Origin: France

$8.99

/ 7.5 ounce

SKU: 327S

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Cantal is made from cow's milk with the curd being heated before pressing. This ancient French cheese has a smooth, grayish-brown rind with a smooth, pale yellow, close-textured interior. Cantal has a milky aroma, a nutty flavor with a hint of tangy butteriness, and a slightly acidic finish. Aged from three to nine months, it is prone to blue mold (fleur de bleu) which the French gladly eat, but can also be cut off if this is not your preference. Try Cantal in a French ploughman's platter, in soups or sauces, or to flavor muffins or gratins. But, ignore this description and take advice from a French poet: "To elaborate on Cantal is an error of taste; it is all simplicity".

Cantal is one of the oldest French Cheeses, predating both Roquefort (11th century) and Livarot (13th century). In fact, Pliny the Elder mentions Cantal in his "Historia Naturalis" written in the 1st Century AD. Cantal was originally produced by putting the curd into "le formage", a wooden cylinder, which is believed to be the origin for the French word for cheese. Named after the Cantal Mountains in Auvergne, this cheese has been dear to the French throughout history. For example, in medieval times it was the courtly custom to send a gift of cheese to impress or to people one admired.

  • Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
  • Photo depicts whole 20 lb. form of cheese.
  • We cut and wrap this item by hand.

Nutrition Facts

Cantal Cheese by Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

Serving Size 1oz Total Servings approx. 7.5

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

Calories from Fat 65

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.3g

Saturated Fat 4.6g

Trans Fat 0.4g

Cholestrol 22mg

Sodium 250mg

Total Carbohydrates 0.7g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 7.3g

Vitamin A

0.18%

Vitamin C

0%

Calcium

0.017%

Iron

0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized cow's milk, lactic cultures, rennet, salt. Contains MILK.

* This label info was entered by hand from the actual product itself. We do not take responsibility for transcription errors or changes made by the manufacturer after the date we entered the data.

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Our products are always shipped so they will arrive at your door in optimal condition! We’ve carefully selected packaging options that have minimal impact on the environment without compromising on food safety or quality. 

For perishable orders, we line our shipping boxes with Tempguard - a unique, padded insulator made of 100% pre-consumer recycled paper material. We further control the temperature with recycled kraft paper fill and non-toxic frozen gel packs. In the summer months, we may include dry ice to ensure fresh delivery in very hot weather.

Note: Please join our efforts to be mindful of our environment and extend the life-cycle of our packaging, by recycling your shipping box, Tempguard liner, and kraft fill (all 100% curbside recyclable!). Store the gel packs in your freezer and reuse to keep your next picnic or road trip fare cool.