Cheese - Prima Donna
DESCRIPTION
This hard, crumbly cheese was originally inspired by modifying a recipe for Parmesan Reggiano.Ā With a hard, nutty flavor and nutty flavor, Prima Donna has both a more youthful texture (higher moisture content) but salt crystals spread throughout the wheel (the result of aging).Ā The result is a nutty flavor and crunchy texture that normally occurs in older, more expensive goudas.
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ORIGIN
Netherlands
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MILK TYPE
Cow
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RAW MILK OR PASTEURIZED?
Pasteurized
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STORAGE TIPS
Refrigerate preferably in its own drawer close to where most of the produce is kept.Ā After each time that you slice the cheese, re-wrap it with fresh plastic wrap to extend the shelf life.Ā While some chefs will freeze a slice of blue and then grate it over a salad before serving, Chef's Mandala doesn't recommend freezing cheeses in general.
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PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED THIS ALSO PURCHASED
- Cheese Plate
- By Cheese Type - Chimay and Harbison
- By Origin - Gouda TruffleĀ andĀ Leyden
- Pairings - a nice red cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir, some Dalmatian fig spread, crackers, garlic stuffed olives and a dab of honey.
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SUBSTITUTES
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INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized cow milk, salt, cheese culture, enzyme
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Cheese - Prima Donna
Cheese - Prima Donna
DESCRIPTION
This hard, crumbly cheese was originally inspired by modifying a recipe for Parmesan Reggiano.Ā With a hard, nutty flavor and nutty flavor, Prima Donna has both a more youthful texture (higher moisture content) but salt crystals spread throughout the wheel (the result of aging).Ā The result is a nutty flavor and crunchy texture that normally occurs in older, more expensive goudas.
Ā
ORIGIN
Netherlands
Ā
MILK TYPE
Cow
Ā
RAW MILK OR PASTEURIZED?
Pasteurized
Ā
STORAGE TIPS
Refrigerate preferably in its own drawer close to where most of the produce is kept.Ā After each time that you slice the cheese, re-wrap it with fresh plastic wrap to extend the shelf life.Ā While some chefs will freeze a slice of blue and then grate it over a salad before serving, Chef's Mandala doesn't recommend freezing cheeses in general.
Ā
PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED THIS ALSO PURCHASED
- Cheese Plate
- By Cheese Type - Chimay and Harbison
- By Origin - Gouda TruffleĀ andĀ Leyden
- Pairings - a nice red cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir, some Dalmatian fig spread, crackers, garlic stuffed olives and a dab of honey.
Ā
SUBSTITUTES
Ā
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized cow milk, salt, cheese culture, enzyme
Product Information
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Shipping & Returns
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Description
DESCRIPTION
This hard, crumbly cheese was originally inspired by modifying a recipe for Parmesan Reggiano.Ā With a hard, nutty flavor and nutty flavor, Prima Donna has both a more youthful texture (higher moisture content) but salt crystals spread throughout the wheel (the result of aging).Ā The result is a nutty flavor and crunchy texture that normally occurs in older, more expensive goudas.
Ā
ORIGIN
Netherlands
Ā
MILK TYPE
Cow
Ā
RAW MILK OR PASTEURIZED?
Pasteurized
Ā
STORAGE TIPS
Refrigerate preferably in its own drawer close to where most of the produce is kept.Ā After each time that you slice the cheese, re-wrap it with fresh plastic wrap to extend the shelf life.Ā While some chefs will freeze a slice of blue and then grate it over a salad before serving, Chef's Mandala doesn't recommend freezing cheeses in general.
Ā
PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED THIS ALSO PURCHASED
- Cheese Plate
- By Cheese Type - Chimay and Harbison
- By Origin - Gouda TruffleĀ andĀ Leyden
- Pairings - a nice red cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir, some Dalmatian fig spread, crackers, garlic stuffed olives and a dab of honey.
Ā
SUBSTITUTES
Ā
INGREDIENTS
Pasteurized cow milk, salt, cheese culture, enzyme






















