Saint-Paulin cheese facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saint Paulin
Country of origin	France
Source of milk	Cows
Pasteurized	Yes
Texture	Soft pressed cheese
Aging time	4-5 weeks

Saint Paulin is a special kind of cheese from France. It is known for being creamy and mild. This cheese is made from cow's milk that has been pasteurized. This means the milk is heated to kill any harmful germs.

Originally, Saint Paulin cheese was made by Trappist monks. They made it at a place called Saint Paulin. This cheese feels buttery but is firm enough to slice easily.

About Saint Paulin Cheese

Saint Paulin cheese is a semi-soft cheese. It is similar to other cheeses like Havarti and Esrom. People often enjoy Saint Paulin as a table cheese or a dessert cheese. It tastes great when served with fruit or a light wine.

Genuine Saint Paulin cheese has a special yellow-orange rind. This rind is safe to eat. The cheese is shaped like a round loaf with slightly sticking-out sides. It usually takes about four weeks for the cheese to become fully ready.

How Saint Paulin is Made

Saint Paulin cheese is a bit like its cousin, Port Salut cheese. It is made using pasteurized milk. The cheese also has a "washed rind." This means the outside of the cheese is washed during its making.

First, the milk is curdled, stirred, and then drained. After that, the cheese is bathed in salty water, called brine. The crust of the cheese gets a touch of a natural color called annatto. This gives it its unique orange color.

The cheese then spends about three weeks in a special room. This room is called a ripening chamber. Here, the cheese slowly develops its flavor and texture.

What Saint Paulin Tastes Like

Saint Paulin cheese has a subtle and delicate taste. It has a hint of sweetness. You might also notice a taste of fresh milk that is slightly tangy. It's a gentle flavor that many people enjoy.

See also

In Spanish: Queso Saint-Paulin para niños