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Comte Cheese

N/A (Bos taurus milk product) Allergens: Milk, Lactose
Comte Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

O Que É 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.

Qual o Sabor de Comte Cheese?

Comte Cheese tem um sabor nutty, fruity, brown butter, salty, umami, slightly sweet com aromas de 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

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do 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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Comte Cheese

O melhor substituto para Comte Cheese é Gruyère Cheese, usado na proporção de 1:1. Very similar flavor, texture, and melting properties, excellent for cooking.

Substitutos para Comte Cheese com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Gruyère Cheese Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Comte Cheese

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Comte Cheese?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Comte Cheese?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Comte Cheese?

O melhor substituto é Gruyère Cheese (1:1). Very similar flavor, texture, and melting properties, excellent for cooking.

Como escolher e armazenar Comte Cheese?

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

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