Practical ingredient guide
Mature cheese
Matured firm cheese used sliced or grated.
Dairy and cheese
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Choose a block of mature cheese without inedible rind. Grate finely for doughs; milk type and maturation change flavour and salt.
Flavour profile
Intense and salty with a firm texture.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check that form and composition match the recipe; inspect date, pack and ingredient list.
Store
Refrigerate well wrapped following the pack; avoid drying and use clean utensils.
Prepare
Savoury doughs, gratins, omelettes and fillings.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Potato, spinach, egg and tomato.
How to substitute it
Different composition changes flavour, texture, allergens and nutrition. Adapt the recipe and check the pack.
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