Mont Vélan Swiss mountain cheese
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Mont Vélan Swiss mountain cheese – awarded gold
Looking for an authentic Swiss mountain cheese with character? Mont Vélan is a powerful hard cheese from the Alps, with a full, aromatic and natural flavour. This cheese won gold at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2023. We cut your piece fresh and vacuum-pack it, so the cheese arrives in top condition.
What is mountain cheese?
Mountain cheese is a collective term for cheeses from mountain regions such as the Alps. It is usually a hard or semi-hard cheese with few or no holes and a natural rind. In summer, the cows graze on high-altitude pastures full of herbs and flowers, and you can taste the difference: mountain cheese often has a full, spicy and slightly nutty flavour.
Origin: named after the Mont Vélan mountain
The cheese takes its name from Mont Vélan, a mountain peak over 3,700 metres high on the border between Switzerland and Italy. To the south lies the green Menouve valley. The milk comes from Swiss Brown cows: strong, robust animals that graze on the herb-filled Alpine pastures. Their milk has a fine balance of fat and protein, an ideal base for a flavourful mountain cheese.
Flavour: powerful, aromatic and natural
Mont Vélan has a firm texture and a powerful, full flavour with spicy notes from the Alpine pastures. Thanks to its 50+ fat content, the cheese still feels smooth and full-bodied in the mouth. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys distinctive Swiss cheese.
How to enjoy this Swiss cheese
- In cubes or slices with drinks, with a glass of white wine
- On a cheese board, alongside a soft cheese and a blue cheese
- In a homemade Swiss cheese fondue, where it adds extra depth of flavour
- Grated over a casserole, gratin or soup
- On a slice of hearty bread or in a toasted sandwich
Prefer to enjoy it straight in a fondue without grating it yourself? Try the ready-made Mont Vélan Cheese Fondue. For a raclette evening, try the Mont Vélan Raclette Cheese.
Made from thermised milk
In addition to raw-milk and pasteurised cheeses, there are also thermised cheeses, and Mont Vélan is one example. During thermisation, the milk is heated briefly, but not as intensely as during pasteurisation. This preserves more of the original flavour of the Alpine milk. The cheese is made with animal rennet and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians.
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Nutritional values
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 406 kcal |
| Fat | 33.0 g |
| of which saturates | 19.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0 g |
| of which sugars | 0.0 g |
| Protein | 28.0 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
Allergens & Ingredients
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Lactose-free | No |
| Ingredients | Pasteurized cow's milk (CH), salt, starter culture, animal rennet |
| Allergens | Milk protein, lactose |
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Hard cheese
From flavorful Dutch classics to special cheeses from various cheese-producing countries across Europe, our hard cheese collection offers the perfect choice for every cheese lover. With their rich, bold flavors, they are delicious on their own, on a snack platter, or as a flavorful addition to hot and cold dishes.
hard cheese is
enjoy powerfully
Hard cheese is known for its bold, full-bodied flavor and firm texture. The longer the cheese ages, the more intense and complex its flavor profile becomes. Delicious on a snack platter, as an aperitif, or grated over your favorite dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cut the cheese yourselves?
Yes, we cut all the cheeses ourselves—and only when the order comes in. That way, they’re always fresh.
Can you ship cheese?
Yes, our cheese is vacuum-packed by default and can withstand quite a bit.
How can I keep cheese fresh for as long as possible?
Take the vacuum-packed cheese out of the refrigerator one hour before consumption and allow it to come to room temperature. Once the cheese is at room temperature, open the packaging and discard it. After (partially) consuming the cheese, wrap it in the provided cheese paper. Then refrigerate the cheese again. Once the cheese has been finished, discard the cheese paper to prevent cross-contamination.
Is your cheese lactose-free?
Yes and no. Some cheeses contain lactose and others do not. The entire Weydeland range is lactose-free and can therefore be eaten by people with lactose intolerance. Do you have questions about which cheeses contain lactose? Then please contact us!
Where does your hard cheese come from?
Our hard cheese comes from the Netherlands (Beemster), France, Switzerland and Italy. We import the Parmesan cheese ourselves directly from the farmer.
