Tome des Bauges 
Tome des Bauges is a traditional cheese from the Bauges massif in the French Alps. It is a pressed, salted cheese made from raw cow's milk, either whole or semi-skimmed. The cheese is cylindrical, with a diameter of 18 to 20 cm and a height of 3 to 5 cm, weighing between
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | France |
| Specific Origin | Bauges massif, including specific municipalities in Haute-Savoie and Savoie |
| Protection | PDO (2002) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Raw |
| Fat Content | Minimum 45% after total desiccation |
| Rind | Grey with yellow to brown patches of mould, 2 to 3 mm thick |
| Texture | Slightly firm to flexible |
| Colors | Pale yellow interior |
| Forms | Cylindrical, 18 to 20 cm in diameter, 3 to 5 cm in height, weighing 1.1 to 1.4 kg |
| Age | At least five weeks |
| Rennet Type | Traditional rennet |
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