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Surface-smear/Semi-soft Hybrids

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Cheeses with bacterial cultures smeared on their surface, creating distinctive flavors while maintaining a semi-soft interior texture.

Characteristics of Surface-smear/Semi-soft Hybrids Cheeses:
  • ✓ Bacterial cultures smeared on surface
  • ✓ Semi-soft to medium-firm texture
  • ✓ Complex, sometimes pungent flavors
  • ✓ Usually has a colored rind (orange to reddish)
  • ✓ Distinctly aromatic
  • ✓ Smooth, creamy mouthfeel
  • ✓ Good melting properties
Examples of Surface-smear/Semi-soft Hybrids Cheeses:
  • 🧀 Taleggio
  • 🧀 Munster
  • 🧀 Livarot
  • 🧀 Saint-Nectaire
  • 🧀 Fontina

Surface-smear/Semi-soft Hybrids Cheeses in Our Collection

Harzer Käse

Harzer Käse

Soft Cheese Surface-smear/Semi-soft Hybrids

Traditional German sour milk cheese with a pungent aroma and strong flavor.