Saint Albray
Also known as: Saint-Albray
Saint Albray is a flower-shaped French soft cow's milk cheese made since 1976 at the Jurançon dairy (Béarn); a brand of the Savencia group.
Saint Albray is a French soft cow's milk cheese shaped like a flower, made since 1976 at the dairy in Jurançon (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) in Béarn, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The brand belongs to the Savencia group.
The name is a nod to Jeanne d'Albret, queen of Navarre in the 16th century. Saint Albray has a soft paste with a creamy texture and a reddish rind. The flower has 6 or 8 petals depending on the format, and a central hole helps the cheese ripen right to the core.
The cheese is made with 100% French milk; according to Savencia, about 70% of it comes from 260 dairy farmers within 90 km of the dairy. Formats range from a 30 g portion to a 2.1 kg wheel: Crémeux 200 g, a 310 g family size, portions, slices, Extra Fondant 125 g, the stronger L'Affiné cut to order at the counter (2.1 kg wheel, 29% fat) and, in Germany and Austria, L'Intense in 180 g.
According to the brand, it is eaten at the end of a meal, as an aperitif or in cooking.
Facts
| Year founded | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Jurançon, Béarn |
| Raw material | Cow's milk (France) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Saint Albray is sold only as one size of cheese?
No. There are small portions, slices and a large cut wheel for the cheese counter.
Is Saint Albray a French cheese?
Yes. It is made in Jurançon, in the Béarn area of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, from 100% French milk.
Who owns Saint Albray?
It is a brand of the Savencia group.
Why does the cheese have petals?
The flower has 6 or 8 petals depending on the format; the central hole helps the cheese ripen to the core.
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- Savencia — Saint Albray
- Qui veut du fromage (Savencia) — Saint Albray
- Qui veut du fromage (Savencia) — fiche Saint Albray