Saga (cheese)
Saga cheese originated in Denmark[1] and is a mix of blue cheese and brie. It is a creamy, blue-veined cheese with a white-mould rind. Saga is a very mild blue-veined cheese. It comes with a delicate blue mold, that may not appear in other varieties of blue cheeses. It is aged for more than 60 days. Saga Blue cheese pairs nicely with white Riesling wines or hearty red wines.
| Saga | |
|---|---|
 Soft and creamy Saga cheese | |
| Country of origin | Denmark |
| Texture | soft |
The Saga family of cheeses, includes Blue, Blue Brie, Camembert, Creamy Brie, and Gorgonzola. Saga cheese is also largely produced and sold in America. Arla Foods is one of the largest Saga cheese producers in Denmark. This cheese is imported by Atlanta, the largest importer of International foods in the United States.
Ingredients
- Milk
- Sodium Chloride
- Cheese culture
- Rennet
See also
References
- Smith, A.F. (2007). The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. Oxford Companions. Oxford University Press, USA. p. pt133. ISBN 978-0-19-530796-2.
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