Applewood cheese
Applewood, or Applewood smoked cheddar, is a round, white smoke-flavoured Cheddar cheese that is manufactured by Norseland Limited (formerly Ilchester Cheese Company) in Somerset, England.
| Applewood | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Applewood smoked cheddar |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Texture | Semi-hard/soft |
| Fat content | 11g per ounce |
| Protein content | 8g per ounce |
Character
Applewood smoked cheddar is a fairly dense semi-hard cheese. Applewood is not smoked, but is instead treated with an artificial smoke flavouring.[1] The cheese is coated with mild paprika, giving it a golden-amber appearance.[2] The cheese itself is rather soft in some cases, making it difficult to grate. The smoked flavour of the cheese does not leave a burnt aftertaste.
In 2019, Norseland Limited launched a vegan version of their Applewood cheese in collaboration with VBites in both pre-sliced packages and in blocks.[3] It won the award for Best Vegan Cheese at the FreeFrom Food Awards in 2020.[4]
Nutritional data (per oz.)
(Note: one ounce is about 28 grams)
| Calories | 130 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 37 mg |
| Sodium | 213 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
References
- http://cheesesecrets.com/apple-smoked-cheddar/
- https://springbankcheese.ca/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/60
- "Applewood's smoked vegan cheese is finally launching in the UK next week". www.veganfoodandliving.com. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- Gilliver, Liam. "Dairy Giant Applewood Scoops Major Food Award For Its Vegan Cheese". Vegan News, Plant Based Living, Food, Health & more. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
