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Castello® Double Crème Blue Cheese

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Castello® Double Crème Blue Cheese, in its iconic half-moon shape, is the result of merging the mild and delicate nature of brie and the intense flavors of traditional blue cheeses. The high proportion of cream results in a soft, buttery texture and a milky taste for a creamy indulgence.

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  • Tasting notes
    • Round
    • Buttery and milky
    • Delicate sharpness that's not overpowering
    • Tangy
  • Texture
    • Soft
    • Creamy with a delicate smoothness
    • Melts in your mouth
    • Has a washed rind

    Castello Double Crème Blue Cheese has an extraordinary creamy texture that melts in your mouth, making it stand out among other blue cheeses.
  • Strength
    4 out of 6. Bold.

    While Castello Double Crème Blue Cheese is not too strong, it has a complex profile with a delicate sharp flavor.
  • How it's made
    • Creatively crafted in Denmark with fresh cow's milk and cream following traditional Danish Blue cheesemaking methods
    • Cheese curds are made following traditional methods
    • Cultures are added by hand
    • Each cheese is hand cut by the cheesemaker into a unique star pattern for perfect distri-bution once it reaches the perfect state of firmness
    • Inspected for quality before being packaged
  • How to use
    • Slice and enjoy on top of bread or crackers
    • Pair with a beverage
    • Serve on a cheese platter as an appetizer, snack or dessert
    • Elevate the flavor of pizza, soup or salad
    • Try it in one of our recipes!

    The delicious flavor of Castello Double Crème Blue Cheese can be enjoyed on its own. When combined with other foods, the cheese provides an indulgent melt-in-your-mouth texture, providing taste buds with a heightened 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.
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    Pinot Gris
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    IPA
    IPA
    Plum
    Plum
    Butter Roasted Walnuts
    Butter Roasted Walnuts
    Salad
    Salad
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  • Did you know
    • Castello Double Crème Blue Cheese was first created in Denmark in 1969.
    • Following a non-standard recipe, Castello Double Crème Blue Cheese or 'Blue Castello' is sometimes recognized as its own cheese type within the blue cheese family and can even be found mentioned in several cheese encyclopedias around the world.
    • Castello Double Crème Blue Cheese was awarded a silver medal at the 2015 International Cheese Awards in addition to a gold medal at the International Food Contest in 2019.
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Nutritional information per 100g

Ingredients: Pasteurised Milk, Cream (Milk), Salt, Lactic Acid Culture (Milk), Microbial Rennet, Blue Mould Culture, Maturing Culture

1779 kj
431 kcal
Energy
42 g Fat
27 g Saturated fat
<0.5 g Carbohydrates
<0.5 g Sugar
13 g Protein
1.6 g Salt
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