Sörmlands Ädel
Also known as: Sörmlands Ädel PGI, Sormlands Adel
Sörmlands Ädel is a Swedish soft blue-veined PGI cheese made from organic cow's milk in the province of Södermanland.
Sörmlands Ädel is a Swedish soft blue-veined PGI cheese made from organic cow's milk. The cylinder, 19–21 cm across and 2.8–3.0 kg, has a yellow paste with bluish-green mould and a blue-green-black surface.
Milk from Swedish Red and White, Swedish Friesian and Swedish Polled cows, no more than 72 hours old, is low-pasteurised and mixed with lactic bacteria and Penicillium roqueforti, here a mix of two strains. The curd is cut, moulded, pressed, turned and salted. The cheeses are pierced so the mould can grow, then wrapped and ripened for 5–12 months. The cows graze from May to September on organic feed.
It comes from the province of Södermanland and belongs to the acidic blue cheeses ("bleu acid").
The taste is wide, round, creamy and complex: aromas of cultured butter, damp cellar, mushroom and truffle with a hint of orange, and a long umami aftertaste without bitterness.
Why it matters to you: it is a Swedish blue with a long taste and without the bitterness found in other cheeses of this type. The protected name guarantees origin in Södermanland.
Facts
| Registered | PGI; 2023 |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Organic cow's milk, low pasteurisation |
| Region | Province of Södermanland, Sweden |
| Duration | 5–12 months |
| Taste | Creamy, complex, no bitterness; butter, cellar, mushroom |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2023/579 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which milk is used for Sörmlands Ädel?
Organic cow's milk from SRB, SLB and SKB breeds, no more than 72 hours old.
How long does it ripen?
From 5 to 12 months.
What size is it?
A cylinder 19–21 cm across and 10–12 cm high, 2.8–3.0 kg.
How does it taste?
Wide, creamy and complex, with butter, cellar, mushroom and truffle notes; no bitterness.
Is it true that blue cheese is always bitter?
No. This one has a long umami aftertaste without the bitterness of some other blues.
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