Discover the taste of the Savoie region with Beaufort, one of the most iconic raw cheeses from the Alps. Produced in the high mountain areas, this hard cheese is crafted from unpasteurized milk of Tarine or Abondance cows, known for their rich, creamy flavour. Beaufort is a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese, ensuring that it is made according to traditional methods in the designated production zones of the Savoie region.
Beaufort is a pressed cooked paste cheese with a smooth, thick rind that ranges from ivory to a soft yellow. Its distinctive concave shape, often referred to as the "Son of the Alps," was originally designed for easy transport down mountain paths.
With a minimum ripening of 5 months, Beaufort boasts a fruity and floral flavour (sometimes compared to Comte cheese) that’s subtle yet full of character. It’s perfect for enjoying on its own, or try it in a fondue, soufflé, or pasta bake. Available year-round, this cheese is ideal for every season, with variations between summer and winter production.
This large 3.5kg piece is great for professional cooks, catering or large events.
Ingredients: unpasteurised cow’s MILK, salt, ferments, rennet
Nutritional values per 100g – 1626kJ / 392kcal, fat: 32g of which saturated: 21g, carbohydrates: <0.5g of which sugars <0.5g, proteins: 26g, salt: 0.8g
We always aim to send out products with the longest best before date possible, and you can expect 10 days as a minimum. Many of our fresh products will have a shelf life that exceeds this, so please get in touch if you’d like up-to-date information on our current stock. Our chilled products will be sent in temperature-controlled packaging with enough icepacks to keep them cool in transit for up to 72 hours.