Fromager d'Affinois facts for kids
Fromager d'Affinois with grapes and crackers
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| Type | Cheese |
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| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Cow's milk |
Fromager d'Affinois is a special kind of soft cheese from France. It's made from cow's milk and is known for being extra creamy. This cheese is produced by a company called Fromagerie Guilloteau.
What is Fromager d'Affinois?
Fromager d'Affinois is often compared to another famous French cheese called Brie. They look quite similar and are made in a similar way. However, Fromager d'Affinois has a unique taste. It is creamy and smooth, but it doesn't have the earthy taste that Brie sometimes has.
How Fromager d'Affinois is Made
One big difference in how Fromager d'Affinois is made is a process called ultrafiltration. This happens before the cheese-making even begins. During ultrafiltration, water is removed from the cow's milk. This makes the milk thicker and concentrates all the good stuff in it, like nutrients and proteins.
This special process helps to speed up how quickly the cheese can be made. While a classic Brie cheese might take about eight weeks to be ready, Fromager d'Affinois can be made in just two weeks! Because of ultrafiltration, this cheese also keeps more nutrients and proteins from the milk. It also has a fairly high fat content, around 60%.
Look and Feel
Fromager d'Affinois usually comes in round shapes that weigh about 4.4 pounds (2.0 kilograms). The inside of the cheese is very soft and almost "oozy." On the outside, it has a white rind that you can eat.
You can also find different types of Fromager d'Affinois. Some varieties have blue veins, which means they have a special kind of mold that gives them a unique flavor and look.
