Is Blue Stilton the same as blue cheese?

What’s the difference between Stilton cheese and blue cheese? Much like Champagne is a sparkling wine made in the Champagne district of France, Stilton is a particular type of blue cheese only licensed to be made in three shires (counties) in England–Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Is Long Clawson Stilton vegetarian?

Although being Global Cheese Champion was the highlight of the event, Long Clawson also managed to won both the categories for Best Blue Cheese and Best Vegetarian Cheese with our Blue Stilton. …

What is Long Clawson?

Long Clawson is a village and former civil parish, now included in that of Clawson, Hose and Harby, in the Melton district and the county of Leicestershire, England. Milk from local farms is used for Stilton cheese, of which the Long Clawson dairy is one of the largest producers.

Who makes the best Stilton cheese?

Colston Bassett Stilton
Colston Bassett Stilton is often considered to be the best. Little has changed since they started making cheese in 1913, and they still use the milk from four of the original local farms that set up the co-operative in the beginning.

Why is Stilton blue cheese so expensive?

The best blue cheeses are typically made in Italy, France, Germany, and Great Britain. If you live in the U.S. or Canada, this makes the retail price is higher than locally-made cheeses since the cheese has been imported from overseas.

What does blue Stilton taste like?

Milder than Roquefort or Gorgonzola, Stilton has a rich and mellow flavor with a pungent aftertaste. The finest Stilton is creamy with a subtle, yeasty sweetness and a salty, nutty finish. In fact, the way to judge the quality of your Stilton is by how creamy it is, not by how blue it is.

Is Long Clawson Stilton Pasteurised?

Made with pasteurised milk. Expectant mothers and those susceptible to infection should avoid eating this cheese.

What is potted Stilton?

Our potted Stilton makes a beautiful gift and is filled with our classic Blue Stilton. With the same tangy flavour and velvety-soft texture, our potted Stilton is presented in a beautiful 200g ceramic jar making it a perfect gift for friends and family.

Is Long Clawson Stilton pasteurised?

Can I buy Stilton in Stilton?

Stilton cheese cannot be made in Stilton village, which gave the cheese its name, because it is not in any of the three permitted counties, but in the administrative county of Cambridgeshire and the historic county of Huntingdonshire.

Who makes Aldi Stilton?

Aldi Stores Ltd.
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Who makes tescos Stilton?

the Long Clawson dairy
HANDMADE IN THE HEART OF LEICESTERSHIRE Made by the Long Clawson dairy founded in 1911.