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| Suffolk Gold | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | England |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Town | Creeting St Mary |
| Source of milk | Cow's milk of Guernsey cattle |
| Pasteurised | Yes |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
| Weight | 3 kilograms (6.5 pounds) |
| Aging time | 8-10 weeks |
Suffolk Gold cheese is a semi-soft cheese prepared from the pasteurised cow's milk of Guernsey cattle.[1][2] Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses, a family-operated company located in Creeting St Mary, Suffolk, England, produces the cheese.[2][3] The dairy was established in 2004.[1]
Properties
[edit]The cheese is aged for ten to twelve weeks, and has a buttery flavour and creamy texture.[1][2] Suffolk Gold is produced in rounds that weigh 3 kilograms (6.5 pounds).[2]
As an ingredient
[edit]Suffolk Gold cheese is used as an ingredient in Fairfields Farm Crisps, a potato crisp product produced in Colchester, Essex, England.[4]
Awards
[edit]Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses received the BALE agricultural award from the Suffolk Agricultural Association in 2013.[5][6]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c The World Cheese Book - Juliet Harbutt. p. 198.
- ^ a b c d Great British Cheeses - Jenny Linford. p. 96.
- ^ "About us". Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "In The Bag". Specialty Food Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Winners of Agricultural Awards are announced". The Suffolk Show. 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Agricultural Awards 2013". The Suffolk Show. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
External links
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