Jarlsberg is the most popular Norwegian cheese
in the UK.
This medium fat cheese is
characterised by naturally formed
holes and a deliciously mild, sweet flavour with a nutty
aftertaste.
It is named after Count Wedel Jarlsberg, the owner
of
an estate by the Oslofjord, where the cheese was
first
produced back in 1815. Jarlsberg was first sold
in the
UK in the 1960s and since that time has
developed a reputation
with the British public as a
delicious cheese of exceedingly
high quality.
Jarlsberg is a very versatile cheese.
It is delicious
on its own, adds wonderful
interest
to an after dinner
cheese board and is ideal cut
into slices and served in
sandwiches. It is also
perfect for cooking with. Jarlsberg’s
gentle, distinctive flavour complements ingredients rather
than overpowering them. It melts well too so it is an obvious
choice when making fondues, béchamel sauces and
soufflés
You’ll find
Jarlsberg in most major supermarkets as
an own label pre-packed portion in the cheese aisle or
on the delicatessen counter. It
is also sold in packs of slices in Marks and Spencer’s,
Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
• Jarlsberg Smoked flavour
also available in selected Asda stores and specilaity cheese
shops (search) • Lite
Jarlsberg with an even lower fat content (16g per 100g) and
the same great taste is now available in Waitrose
stores.
Product description
Medium fat hard cheese made from cows' milk with a fat content
of 27% (fat in dry matter: 45%)
Raw milk is pasteurised and cooled; animal rennet added;
curds cut, pressed and moulded into wheel shape; immersed
in brine; plastic coated; ripened; labelled; bagged and boxed.
Taste and texture
Mild, nutlike flavour;
Soft, pliable texture;
Random distribution of naturally formed holes.
Handling and keeping qualities
Best stored in a refrigerator at 2° C - 4° C; Best eaten
within 7 days of purchase; Wax and rind should be removed before eating.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Typical values per 100g
Energy
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
of which saturates
Fibre
Sodium
Jarlsberg is the most popular Norwegian cheese
in the UK.
