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Castello® Velvet Blue Cheese 125G

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Velvet Blue cheese is a milder and creamier cousin to the original Danish Blue with less mould coveragee, so you can crumble or grate it, cook with it or simply enjoy it on a cracker!

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  • Tasting Notes
    • Round
    • Buttery and milky
    • Delicate sharpness that's not overpowering
    • Tangy

    A perfect touch of sharp that leaves you with a comforting sensation craving another bite.
  • Texture
    • Deliciously soft
    • With light crumbliness

    When you try this blue cheese you will notice its softness making it easy to cut. When the knife hits the chopping board underneath, and you have made a full cut, you will notice the light signature crumbling.
  • Strength
    2 out of 6. Mild.

    Castello Velvet Blue Cheese is not too strong, yet has a complex interesting profile with a delicately sharp flavour sensation. It is especially perfect for cheese lovers who are beginning to experiment with blue cheese.
  • How Its Made
    • Creatively crafted in Denmark from fresh cow's milk and cream
    • Following the traditional Danish Blue methods, with an extra oomph of cream for that delicious softness
    • Cheese curds are made according to traditional methods in small open vats
    • The high surface concentration of salt ensures that the surface of the cheese remains white after ripening of the mould
    • Each cheese is inspected for quality before slicing and going into a pack

    Beautifully crafted by our master cheesemakers who amplified the best qualities of traditional Danish blue mould cheese and made it creamier than ever.
  • How To Use
    • Slice it and enjoy it on top of bread or crackers
    • Pick a pairing and enjoy as an indulgent dessert with your drink
    • Serve on a cheese board as an appetiser, a snack or a dessert
    • Elevate the flavour of your pizza, soup or salad
    • Try it in one of our recipes!

    The delicious flavour of Castello Velvet Blue Cheese works very well on its own. When you combine the creamy melt-in-your-mouth texture with other foods, your taste buds get to enjoy an even more sensorial experience.
  • Goes well with
    Enhance the flavour of your cheese with food and drink pairings. Choose a favourite and immerse yourself in a new and surprising taste combination.
    Bread
    Bread
    Red Wine
    Red Wine
    Fruit
    Fruit
    Vegetables
    Vegetables
    Nuts
    Nuts
  • Related recipes
  • Did you know
    • First made in Denmark in 2020
    • This cheese is specially made for people who are ready to indulge in their sensations but do not enjoy very sharp blue cheese taste.

Nutritional information per 100g

Ingredients: Milk, Salt, Lactic acid culture, rennet (microbial), mould culture, calcium chloride

1735 kj
420 kcal
Energy
40 g Fat
26 g Saturated fat
0.1 g Carbohydrates
0.1 g Sugar
14 g Protein
2.8 g Salt
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