Beaufort cheese

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/beaufort-cheese

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary breeds?Tarine and Abondance cows, grazing on high-altitude pastures
2. What is the milk treatment?Strictly raw cow's milk, unpasteurized
3. Where does Beaufort cheese come from?It comes from the Savoie region in the French Alps, especially the Beaufortain, Tarentaise, and Maurienne valleys.
4. Why is Beaufort cheese made with raw milk?Using raw milk lets the cheese develop a more complex and nuanced taste during its long aging. This gives Beaufort its special flavor.

Terroir: The complete natural environment in which a particular food is produced, including factors such as soil, climate, and altitude.
Affineur: A cheese professional who ages and matures cheese, developing its final flavor and texture.
Whey Starter Culture: A portion of liquid left over from cheesemaking, containing active bacteria used to inoculate new batches of milk.