Faisselle is a non-protected French cheese made of
raw milk
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Proponents of raw milk have asserted numerous supposed benefits to cons ...
from cows, goats, or sheep.
The name comes from the
mold
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in which the cheese is strained: .
Production
Faisselle is traditionally produced in the centre of France, but because its name is not protected, it can be produced anywhere else in the country. The cheese produced elsewhere uses
pasteurized milk to make it appealing to a wider customer base.
Composition
The cheese is traditionally made from
raw milk
Raw milk or unpasteurized milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, a process of heating liquid foods to kill pathogens for safe consumption and extending the shelf life.
Proponents of raw milk have asserted numerous supposed benefits to cons ...
from cows, goats, or sheep, and is between and on average.
Consumption
Faisselle is often eaten as a savory
dessert
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served with salt, pepper, and either
chives
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or
shallots. It is also eaten as a sweet dessert, served with sugar or
honey
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.
It is used as an ingredient in a number of dessert dishes, including cakes and tarts.
See also
References
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French cheeses
Cow's-milk cheeses
Goat's-milk cheeses
Sheep's-milk cheeses
Cheese dishes
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