Shropshire Blue
United Kingdom
Shropshire Blue is a cow’s milk cheese made in the United Kingdom.
The cheese has a deep orange-brown, natural rind and matures for a period of 10-12 weeks.
It is a soft cheese with a sharp, strong flavor and a slightly tangy aroma.
Annatto is added to what is basically Stilton it give it the bright orange color that contrasts so well with the royal blue veining.
The cheese maintains a bright, wonderful blue flavor with rich undertones of buttery, burnt caramel.
Special Order Cheese
This cheese is only available as a special order (minimum quantity one pound) however we do carry other similar cheeses.
See Recommended Alternate Cheese . . . Special Cheese Order . . .
Store at 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit at elevated humidity levels and wrapped in aluminum foil. Finding mold on a blue veined cheese is usually a good thing, however, if the mold appears black, discard the entire piece.
| Milk | Cow |
|---|---|
| Texture | Semi-Soft |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Pronunciation | Shrop·shire |
