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Munster cheese tasting

Munster AOP, ripened in its valley, is tasted from farm to table, sometimes with caraway.

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The massif’s emblematic cheese, Munster AOP is ripened in its eponymous valley on the Alsace side and on the high moorlands. Soft with a washed rind and a bold character, it is eaten plain, with caraway, or melted over potatoes. From farm to ripening cellar, there’s no shortage of tastings.

Tips & good to know

Tips & good to know

  • Look for the AOP label and farm munster.
  • Store wrapped separately (strong smell!).
  • Markets and farms to buy from the producer.

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