Olivet Cendre Cheese

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About Olivet Cendre Cheese

Olivet Cendre is a soft, artisan cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the Olivet region of France. It has a mild, smooth flavor with a creamy texture that melts in the mouth. The cheese is ivory in color and features a natural rind that contributes to its earthy and pungent aroma. With a fat content of 45%, Olivet Cendre offers a rich and satisfying taste experience. The rind is often coated with vegetable ash, which adds to its rustic appearance and helps preserve the cheese. This traditional French cheese is typically enjoyed as part of a cheese board or paired with fresh bread.

Key Facts

Country of Origin France
Specific Origin Olivet
Milk Type Cow's milk
Milk Treatment Unpasteurized
Fat Content 45%
Rind Natural
Texture Soft, artisan
Flavor Mild, smooth
Aroma Earthy, pungent
Colors Ivory

Alternative Spellings of Olivet Cendre

Cendre d'Olivet

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