Cancoillotte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cancoillotte |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Region, town | Franche-Comté, Lorraine |
| Source of milk | Cows |
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Cancoillotte (pronounced can-koy-YOT) is a special kind of French cheese. It's known for being runny, almost like a thick sauce. This unique cheese comes mainly from the Franche-Comté region of France. You can also find it in Lorraine and Luxembourg. In these places, it's sometimes called Kachkéis or Kochkäse, which means "cooked cheese" in German. Cancoillotte is a very typical food in the Franche-Comté area. People enjoy eating it all year round, either cold or warmed up.
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History of Cancoillotte
This interesting cheese first appeared in a small village called Oyrières. This village is close to Champlitte, in a part of France known as Haute-Saône. People believe Cancoillotte was first made as early as the 1500s! The name "Cancoillotte" itself came about much later, in the 1800s. It comes from an old word, "coille," which means "to curdle." This refers to how the cheese is made from milk after the cream has been taken out. Because of this, it naturally has less fat.
How Cancoillotte is Made
Cancoillotte is made from a special type of cheese called metton. To make it the traditional way, metton cheese is gently melted over a low heat. A little water or milk is added to help it melt smoothly. Before serving, salt or butter is mixed in. Sometimes, people even add garlic for extra flavor!
Today, you can also find Cancoillotte in stores with different flavors. Some versions might have wine or cumin added to them. Cancoillotte is usually sold in small containers, often around 200 grams.
Traditional vs. Store-bought Cancoillotte
When Cancoillotte is made simply from melting metton with a bit of water, it has very little fat and few calories. This makes it a good choice for people watching their diet, as it's a good source of calcium without a lot of fat.
However, the Cancoillotte you buy in supermarkets often has more fat and calories. This is because butter is added during its making. The butter makes the cheese sweeter and gives it a softer texture. Traditional Cancoillotte, made only from melted metton, can be much stickier than the store-bought kinds.
You can easily find Cancoillotte already melted and ready to eat in supermarkets. It's especially popular in eastern France. In Luxembourg, people often enjoy Kachkéis on an open sandwich. They might even spread some mustard on the bread first!
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