Ädel

/AY-dehl/
[Swedish]

A name for Ädelost. A drum of semisoft blue cheese made with cow’s milk, similar to a sweetish Bleu d’Auvergne. It has a moist, creamy paste and a soft, thin rind. It is industrially made. This cheese is made with pasteurised, whole milk and contains 50% (28%) fat. The curds are uncooked. It may be found in the following dimensions: 20-22cm (8-9") diameter x 14-16cm (5.5-6.5") deep and weighs 2-3 kg (4-7 lb). Affinage is usually 2-3 months.

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