Beaufort cheese
Beaufort (French pronunciation: [bo.fɔʁ]) is a firm, raw cow's milk cheese associated with the gruyère family. An Alpine cheese, it is produced in Beaufortain, Tarentaise valley and Maurienne, which are located in the Savoie region of the French Alps.
| Beaufort | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Region, town | Savoie |
| Region | French Alps |
| Town | Savoie |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurized | No |
| Texture | Firm |
| Dimensions | 35 to 75cm, 11 to 16 cm concave heel |
| Weight | 20 to 70 Kg |
| Aging time | 12-15 months |
| Certification | French AOC April 4, 1968 |
| Named after | Beaufort |
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