Père Joseph

Père Joseph
A tasty abbey cheese from Belgium. The cheese is known for its brown washed rind. The naturally matured cheese Père Joseph has a creamy and slightly spicy taste.
Description Père Joseph
Père Joseph is a well-known Belgian abbey cheese that originates from the Abbey of Echternach in Luxembourg. This semi-hard cheese is made from cow's milk and has a distinctive taste and aroma. The cheese has a rich and full texture, with subtle sweet and nutty notes. Père Joseph is often recognized by its dark orange to reddish-brown rind, which is obtained by washing the cheese with saltwater during the aging process.
Ingredients:
Fat 50+, pasteurized full-fat cow's milk, rennet, preservative: E1105 (Egg), coloring: E160b
Quality:
Your cheese is freshly cut and vacuum-packed!
The firm structure of Père Joseph makes it perfectly suitable for shipping by post.
Père Joseph
The name "Père Joseph" is derived from a historical figure, Père Joseph du Tremblay, who played a significant role in French history and was closely associated with the Capuchin Order. The cheese is often associated with fond memories of the abbey and is valued for its unique flavor profile. Père Joseph is a delightful cheese to taste and enjoy, both on its own and paired with bread, fruit, or wine.
More information
Dimension whole cheese | 21 cm Ø x 8 cm H |
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Brand | Passendale |
Flavor strength | Mild |
Country origin | Belgium
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Nutritional information | per 100 grams |
fat (gr) | 27 |
Saturated fat (gr) | 19 |
Calories (kcal) | 331 |
Kilojoules (KJ) | 1373 |
Protein (gr) | 22 |
Sodium (mg) | 200 |
Type of milk | Cow
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Type of rennet | Rennet |
Lactose-free | No |
Pasteurized Yes/No | Pasteurized |
Limited shelf life | No |