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Possibly England's oldest cheese. Firm, slightly crumbly, salty, and
tangy. Comes in three varieties – Red, which is an apricot-peach color;
White, which is a pale yellow; and Blue, which is blue by accident.
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Aging Period |
Color |
Texture |
Flavor |
Purchase Unit |
Cheshire Cheese |
12 to 16 months |
Pale yellow, Blue or carrot red |
Hard, flaky, crumbly |
Sharp |
Unit: 50/70-lb. cylinders |
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