£5.79
Belton Farm Smoked Red Fox Aged Red Leicester is a premium British cheese that has been naturally smoked over oak chips. It features a complex blend of sweet and savoury flavours with a crunchy texture from calcium lactate crystals. Remove from the fridge 20-30 minutes before serving to enjoy its full character.
- Won Gold Awards at the British Cheese Awards 2024 and International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2024.
- Matured for 16-18 months to develop deep flavour and texture.
- Suitable for vegetarians and made with cows' milk.
- Best served at room temperature, paired with red wine or stout.
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Description
xThe complex blend of sweet and savoury distinctive flavours of the Red Fox, matured for between 16-18 months and naturally smoked over Oak chips. Although smoking is a traditional method of preserving food, smoked cheese, which dates back to Roman times, also developed as a means of imparting extra flavour.
The russet coloured cheese has a cunningly unexpected crunch, from the naturally occurring calcium lactate crystals which form as the cheese matures. Strength - 4. Hardness - 4.
Features: Awards: Gold Award at the British Cheese Awards 2024 and Gold Award at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2024. Great British Cheesemakers, Aged Red Leicester, naturally smoked for 10 hours over Oak chips. Suitable for Vegetarians.
Country of origin: United Kingdom.
| Typical Values per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy kJ | 1728kJ |
| Energy kcal | 417kcal |
| Fat | 35.09g |
| of which saturates | 23.82g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.7g |
| of which Sugars | <0.1g |
| Fibre | <1.0g |
| Protein | 23g |
| Salt | 1.87g |
Storage: Keep refrigerated below 5°C. Once opened consume within 7 days or by best before date shown on pack. Package type: Wrap. Recycling information: Film - Not Recyclable.
Other Information: Packed in a protective atmosphere. Red Tractor - Certified Standards.
Ingredients: Smoked Red Leicester Cheese, Cows Milk, Colour (Annatto Norbixin), Salt. Allergen Information: Contains Milk. Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegetarians.
Brand: Belton Farm. Brand details: An independent family-run business, located in the stunning Shropshire countryside, cheese has been made at Belton Farm by the Beckett family since 1922.
Tasting notes: The russet coloured cheese has a cunningly unexpected crunch, from the naturally occurring calcium lactate crystals which form as the cheese matures. Serving suggestions: Best kept refrigerated, remove from fridge 20-30 minutes before serving. Perfectly paired with red wine such as Shiraz, white wine Alsace Gewurztraminer, and a porter or stout.
