Description
Cheese that is matured in brine
Technical
Brined cheese, also sometimes referred to as pickled cheese for some varieties, is cheese that is matured in brine in an airtight or semi-permeable container. This process gives the cheese good stability, inhibiting bacterial growth even in warmer climates. Brined cheeses may be soft or hard, varying in moisture content and in colour and flavour according to the type of milk used. However, all are rindless and generally taste clean, salty and acidic when fresh, developing some piquancy when aged; most are white.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged white wines with mineral notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the salty tang of cold brew coffee
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the sharpness of marine accords in aquatic fragrances