Pouligny-Saint-Pierre 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/pouligny-saint-pierre-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 scientific name of goat breed?Capra aegagrus hircus (domestic goat)
2. What is the geographical indication?Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP)
3. Why does the cheese have a pyramid shape?The pyramid molds help drain whey slowly, which gives the cheese its special texture and moisture level.
4. Where is Pouligny-Saint-Pierre cheese made?It is produced in the Berry region of France, especially in the Indre department.

Terroir: The complete natural environment in which a particular food is produced, including factors such as soil, climate, and tradition.
Raw Milk Cheese: Cheese made from milk that has not been pasteurized, retaining more of its natural enzymes and bacteria.
Truncated Pyramid: A pyramid shape that has had its top cut off, resulting in a flat top surface.