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Packsize | 2/5 LB |
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Gruyere, the most popular of the Swiss hard cheeses, needs no introduction. Made from part-skim cow`s milk and lovingly cave aged, once this classic cheese with its tangy taste and exquisite, crumbly texture has been tasted, it is never forgotten
Mifroma’s maîtres fromagers have created a unique combination of Gruyère AOP, Emmentaler AOP and Mountain Cheese to treat you to unforgettable moments of delicious pleasure.
German for “Old Oak”, Ur Eiche stands out as a woman made cheese in a field dominated for generations by men. Christa Egli’s 14 lb wheels are washed with oak extract, then aged under oak planks for 10 months. The resulting cheese has the dense, eye filled texture familiar to Alpine cheese lovers, with flavors of pineapple, macadamia and, unsurprisingly, oak barrel.
Gruyere is still made in village dairies using knowledge that has been handed down through generations, and of course through training that cheesemakers now undergo. With a slightly sweet yet meaty flavor, Gruyere is smooth and creamy when young, and develops a more earthy and complex flavor as it ages. In this form the cheese is easier for foodservice to slice and also convenient for small shops to handle.
Traditionally, fondue was a way of making a hearty meal out of old ends of cheese. Nowadays, thanks to our maîtres fromagers’ work on aging techniques and taste development, fondue is – above all – a delicious taste experience. Easy to prepare and great for sharing, Mifroma fondue is ideal for fun dinner parties with loved ones.
We offer long shelf life ready-to-use fondues as well as fresh shredded cheese mixes that can be used for fondue or sprinkling on top of other recipes to add a delicious cheesy crunch. Both options boast carefully selected gourmet cheeses in addition to top-quality packaging.
A cheese inspired by nature and the legendary traditions of Central Switzerland. “Fluehblüemli / Swiss Rockflower” (Primula auricula) are yellow alpine flowers that grow and find their way under humble conditions among craggy limestone rocks. Mainly found along the Swiss Pre-Alp region – also on the slopes of Mountain Dairy Kleinstein’s “home mountain” Pilatus massif – they have delighted many hikers’ hearts. They are signs of the times and recall the legend of the “Wildmannen” who once lived here in caves. Some of them tended to chamois which are the alpine cousin of many goat species. Back then, the chamois fed on these alpine flowers and from their milk they made cheese. When the weather allowed it, the ‘Wildmannen’ went down to the valley to help the farmers with their work. In return, they were rewarded with food and cow’s milk. Thus, they were also able to process this cow’s milk they into cheese. In imitation of the edgy and untamable wild people, Silvio, his father Albert and their team reproduce this cheese. Their mountain dairy Kleinstein is located in the Entlebuch, at the edge of the UNESCO Biosphere, far above the village of Werthenstein.