Aisy Cendre Cheese

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Aisy Cendre Cheese

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About Aisy Cendre Cheese

Aisy Cendre is a semi-soft, smear-ripened cheese from Burgundy, France, made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a washed rind and a white interior. The cheese delivers a full-flavored profile with salty, smoky, and herb-like elements. Its aroma is earthy and nutty with a hint of smokiness. With a fat content of 50%, it offers a rich, creamy texture. Known also as Cendre d'Aisy or Ashen Aisy, this cheese is appreciated for its balanced taste and smooth consistency.

Key Facts

Country of Origin France
Specific Origin Burgundy
Milk Type Cow's milk
Milk Treatment Pasteurized
Fat Content 50%
Rind Washed
Texture Semi-soft, smear-ripened
Flavor Full-flavored, herbaceous, salty, smokey
Aroma Earthy, nutty, smokey
Colors White

Alternative Names for Aisy Cendre

Cendre d'Aisy, Ashen Aisy

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