Origin: Switzerland - Valais
Type: Cow's Milk, pasteurized and unpasteurized; semi-firm; inedible rind.
Characteristics: firm texture; full flavor and intensifies when it is melted; sweet, fruity flavor.
Raclette cheese is made on both the Swiss and French sides of the Alps. A semi-hard cheese made from unpasteurized cow's mill, this cheese has a distinctive aromatic flavour, brushed brown/orange coloured rind, light-yellow coloured body, fragrant creamy texture. It goes well with fondue and a fruity red wine.