Weydeland Unieck
Weydeland Unieck
Ready for the superlative of Old Cheese? The Weydeland Unieck is a masterful, extra-matured crumbly cheese. This exclusive piece of craftsmanship offers an unprecedentedly powerful aroma, without losing its smooth character.
Choose your weight. We cut fresh, vacuum pack and ship chilled!
Description Weydeland Unieck
The Weydeland Unieck is the absolute crown jewel from the cellars of CONO. This cheese can rightfully be called 'extra-matured'. Due to the extremely long ripening time on wooden shelves, the moisture evaporates considerably and a beautiful, crumbly structure develops. Where many old crumbly cheeses become tough or dry, the secret of the 'Unieck' lies in the premium North Holland meadow milk: despite its age, this cheese surprises with an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel. The dairy is richly filled with large, crackling protein crystals. Sublime, outspoken, and truly 'unique' in its kind.
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- ✔ An extra-matured crumbly cheese for the true connoisseur
- ✔ Extremely powerful aroma, yet remarkably smooth
- ✔ Richly filled with crackling salt and protein crystals
- ✔ 100% vegetarian (microbial rennet) and naturally lactose-free
A Masterpiece to Share
Due to its crumbly texture, the Weydeland Unieck cannot be sliced with a cheese slicer. Break it with a sturdy cheese knife into rough, robust pieces for an exclusive cheese board. Your guests will be amazed by the intense flavor explosion and the slight 'crunch' with every bite.
Pure enjoyment is the motto here. Serve this top cheese with beautiful, aged drinks such as a tawny port, a powerful dark bock beer, or a heavy Cabernet Sauvignon. It is also worth its weight in gold in the kitchen: break small crystal-rich chunks over a truffle pasta or a tender steak for an unforgettable dinner.
Product Information & Ingredients
Ingredients: Fat 48+, pasteurized cow's milk (NL), salt, starter culture, vegetarian rennet, color: E160b
5 Frequently Asked Questions about Weydeland Unieck
What exactly is an 'extra-matured crumbly cheese'?
An extra-matured crumbly cheese is a cheese that has undergone extremely long ripening (often several years). As a result, the cheese dries out strongly, forms a hard, crumbling structure, and develops a highly concentrated, powerful, and salty flavor profile full of protein crystals.
Why is this cheese called 'Unieck'?
The name says it all: this cheese is simply unique ('uniek' in Dutch). What makes it so special is that despite its extreme age and crumbly structure, it still melts surprisingly soft (smoothly) on the tongue. This is due to the exceptional quality of the North Holland meadow milk.
What is the best way to store this cheese?
We deliver the Weydeland Unieck tightly vacuum-packed, so it can be kept in the refrigerator for weeks unopened. After opening, it is best wrapped in the supplied cheese paper. Make sure you let it come to room temperature half an hour before consumption!
Does this old crumbly cheese contain lactose?
No. Due to the long, slow ripening, all lactose has been broken down in a 100% natural way. This crumbly cheese therefore fits perfectly into a lactose-free diet.
Are there other cheese specials from Weydeland besides the Unieck?
Certainly, our assortment also includes the Weydeland Rijck (bronze winner at the World Cheese Championships) and the robust Flinck. View the entire 'family' in the Weydeland Cheese category.
More information
| Dimension whole cheese | 37 cm Ø x 11 cm H |
|---|---|
| Brand | Weydeland |
| Flavor strength | Very Piquant |
| Country origin | Netherlands
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| Nutritional information | per 100 grams |
| fat (gr) | 30,4 |
| Saturated fat (gr) | 21,9 |
| Calcium (mg) | 17 |
| Calories (kcal) | 370 |
| Kilojoules (KJ) | 1536 |
| Carbohydrates (gr) | 0 |
| Protein (gr) | 24,2 |
| Type of milk | Cow
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| Type of rennet | Vegaterian rennet (microbial)
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| Lactose-free | Yes
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| Pasteurized Yes/No | Pasteurized |
| Limited shelf life | No |