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Keen's Cheddar

Keen's Traditional Raw Milk Cheddar Extra Mature

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Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

Keen's Traditional Raw Milk Cheddar Extra Mature is a storied cheese produced by Keen's Cheddar, a family-run business based in Somerset, England. This cheese is made using traditional methods and raw cow’s milk sourced from the family's own herd.


Recognized for its intense flavor and firm texture, Keen's Extra Mature Cheddar is aged for a significant period, allowing the development of its rich, complex flavors. The cheese is distinguishable by its deep, earthy notes and the occasional crystal formations that contribute to a satisfying crunch.


Keen’s Cheddar adheres to time-honored techniques including the use of original cheese-making equipment and molds which impart a unique character to the cheese. Each batch is carefully monitored and matured to ensure the highest quality and consistency in flavor and texture.

About Keen's Cheddar

Keen's Cheddar is a traditional cheese maker based in Wincanton, Somerset, England. The company, established in 1899, specializes in producing unpasteurized Cheddar cheese made from the milk of their own herd of cows. Keen's Cheddar is known for its strong flavor and firm texture, achieved through age-old cheese-making methods that include the use of raw milk and cloth binding.


Each wheel of cheese is matured for up to 18 months to develop its distinctive taste.

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