Ädelost
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Country of origin | Sweden |
Source of milk | Cows |
Pasteurized | Yes |
Texture | Creamy |
Fat content | 50% |
Dimensions | 18 cm x 10 cm |
Weight | 2.5 kg |
Aging time | 2-3 months |
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Ädelost (meaning "noble cheese") is blue cheese from Sweden, made from pasteurized cow's milk.[1][2]
Notable characteristics
Notable characteristics include a light cream color with evenly distributed blue-gray veins and a sharp, salty flavor. The cheese has a slightly moldy rind and typically comes in cylinders of 18 cm (7.1 in) in diameter by 10 cm (3.9 in) in height, with a finished weight of 2.5 kg (5.5 lb). Ädelost has a fat content of 50% and ripens in 2 to 3 months. It is often used as a table cheese.
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