Cantal is a double pressed, semi-hard cow's milk cheese made in the Cantal region in France. The curd is pressed, matured and ground, and the granules are then salted, placed in moulds and pressed again to mature for at least 30 days in cellars where it gets turned regularly.
It is one of the oldest French cheeses. Depending on its age, its flavor can vary from fresh, sweet, vanilla-like in young Cantal to strong, peppery, hazelnut-like and spicy in well-matured Cantal (8 months). It is recommended to pair it with fruits such as apples and grapes, use it in soups, fondues and salads or drink a glass of bold red wine with it.
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