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Inspired by the aromatic alpine flavour of Allgäuer Bergkäse PDO
The rind-matured round of Allgäuer Bergkäse PDO weighs 15 to 50 kg. The holes, also referred to the eyes of the cheese, are usually pea-sized and develop in an isolated and sparse manner in the flesh of the cheese.
The dry matter content of Allgäuer Bergkäse PDO is 62% and the ripening period for this cheese is 4 months. The cheese’s minimum full fat content is at least 45 to 49 %.