{"product_id":"mont-velan-zwitserse-bergkaas","title":"Mont Vélan Swiss mountain cheese","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMont Vélan Swiss mountain cheese – awarded gold\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss mountain cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e with character? \u003cstrong\u003eMont Vélan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful hard cheese from the Alps, with a full, aromatic and natural flavour. This cheese won gold at the International Cheese \u0026amp; Dairy Awards 2023. We cut your piece fresh and vacuum-pack it, so the cheese arrives in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is mountain cheese?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin: named after the Mont Vélan mountain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavour: powerful, aromatic and natural\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy this Swiss cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn cubes or slices with drinks, with a glass of white wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOn a cheese board, alongside a soft cheese and a blue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn a homemade Swiss cheese fondue, where it adds extra depth of flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrated over a casserole, gratin or soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOn a slice of hearty bread or in a toasted sandwich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to enjoy it straight in a fondue without grating it yourself? Try the ready-made \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mont-velan-kaasfondue\"\u003eMont Vélan Cheese Fondue\u003c\/a\u003e. For a raclette evening, try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mont-velan-raclettekaas\"\u003eMont Vélan Raclette Cheese\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade from thermised milk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaas en Borrelz","offers":[{"title":"400 grams","offer_id":55358652023123,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams","offer_id":55358652055891,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 grams","offer_id":55358652088659,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/5603\/0291\/files\/MontVelanKaasBorrelz.png?v=1791923576","url":"https:\/\/kaasenborrelz.nl\/en\/products\/mont-velan-zwitserse-bergkaas","provider":"Kaas en Borrelz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}