Bandel cheese
Bandel cheese is an Asian cheese that originated in the erstwhile Portuguese colony Bandel in eastern India. It was introduced by the Portuguese and was made by the Mog (Burmese) under Portuguese supervision. At present, Palash Ghosh and his family are the remaining few artisans making the Bandel Cheese. Palash Ghosh and his family are associated with a Kolkata based food company The Whole Hog Deli for marketing the Bandel Cheese.
| Bandel cheese | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | India |
| Region | East India, West Bengal |
| Town | Bandel, Hooghly, Chinsurah, Chandannagar, Tarakeswar |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurized | No |
| Texture | Crumbly Semi-Soft |
| Dimensions | Circular,Diameter=1 in,Height=1/4 in |
| Weight | Variable |
| Named after | Bandel |
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Saurav Gupta, the owner of The Whole Hog Deli is actively involved with the efforts to get the coveted GI Tag for the Bandel Cheese. Saurav Gupta and renowned celebrity chef Ranveer Brar are also working together to preserve and promote this unique 500 years old culinary heritage of India.
Today it is also sold in a couple of shops in New Market, Kolkata. though its originality and authenticity is unknown.