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A French Bleu where it is
referred to as “The king of cheeses.” Salty. Sharp but subtle with a
slight sheep's milk tang. Semi-soft, sometimes crumbly. Blue-veined.
one of the most famous cheese's in the world.
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Milk Used |
Aging Period |
Color |
Texture |
Flavor |
Purchase Unit |
Roquefort Cheese
(Rōk´-fert) or (Rōk-fôr´) |
Sheep’s
milk |
2 to 5 months |
White inside streaked with blue mold |
Pasty, semisoft; may be crumbly |
Sharp, sweet |
3/4-oz. packages. 24 in a box; 1-1/4- and
l-l/2-oz. packages. 12 in a box; 5-lb. wheels |
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Milkfat in solids |
50.0% minimum |
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Moisture |
45.0% maximum |
Uses: Appetizers, snacks salads,
dips, sandwich spreads; good with crackers, dessert
      
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