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Comte Cheese

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Comte Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (Animalia product)
  • Primary Cuisine French
  • Seasonality Year-Round (best aged 6-18 months)
  • Source Cow's Milk

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Comte Cheese ?

A traditional French unpasteurized cow's milk cheese from the Franche-Comté region, known for its firm, fruity, and nutty flavor profile with a complex aroma.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Comte Cheese ?

Le/La/L'Comte Cheese a un goût nutty, fruity, brown butter, salty, umami, slightly sweet avec des arômes caramelized onion, roasted nuts, hay, cellar.

Taste
Nutty, Fruity, Brown Butter, Salty, Umami, Slightly Sweet
Texture
Firm, Supple, Granular (with age), Smooth melting
Aroma
Caramelized Onion, Roasted Nuts, Hay, Cellar
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories410 kcal
Total Fat34 g
Saturated Fat21 g
Trans Fat1 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Protein28 g
Total Carbohydrate1 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium1000 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium90 mg

Le secret du chef

When grating Comté for cooking, bring it to room temperature first to prevent it from clumping and ensure even melting. Use a box grater for medium shreds.

Substituts & Proportions pour Comte Cheese

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Comte Cheese est Gruyère Cheese, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Very similar flavor, texture, and melting properties, excellent for cooking.

Substituts pour Comte Cheese avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Gruyère Cheese Meilleur 1:1 Very similar flavor, texture, and melting properties, excellent for cooking.
Emmental Cheese 1:1 Nutty and melts well, but typically milder and with more pronounced "eyes."
Appenzeller Cheese 1:1 Swiss cheese with a strong, spicy, and fruity flavor, good for grating and melting.
Cheddar (aged white) 1:1 Offers a firm texture and sharp flavor, but lacks the specific nutty/fruity complexity.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Comte Cheese

  1. Look for a firm, golden rind.
  2. Ask for a taste; younger Comté is fruitier, older is nuttier.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Comte Cheese ?

  • Red wine (Burgundy)
  • white wine (Jura)
  • crusty bread
  • fruit (apples
  • pears)
  • charcuterie
  • gratins
  • fondue.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Comte Cheese ?

Nutty, Fruity, Brown Butter, Salty, Umami, Slightly Sweet Caramelized Onion, Roasted Nuts, Hay, Cellar

Quel est un bon substitut pour Comte Cheese ?

Le meilleur substitut est Gruyère Cheese (1:1). Very similar flavor, texture, and melting properties, excellent for cooking.

Comment choisir et conserver le Comte Cheese ?

Look for a firm, golden rind. Ask for a taste; younger Comté is fruitier, older is nuttier.

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