Westminster
| Westminster Rustic Red, produced by the Barber family in Somerset and branded by Somerdale International, is a hybrid cheese combining Red Leicester's color and Alpine flavor notes with Cheddar's structural cheesemaking process. Its unique profile is driven by the inclusion of *Lactobacillus helveticus*, enhancing sweetness, nuttiness, and reducing bitterness through proteolysis, yielding a smooth, crumbly texture with calcium lactate crystals. Marketed mainly in the US and Asia-Pacific as a non-GMO, vegetarian-friendly product, it benefits from Somerset's terroir and traditional methods. Its versatile flavor suits beer pairings and melting applications, offering a modern British hybrid that bridges tradition and innovation. | |
| Country | England |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Vegetarian |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Short, Crumbly |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Nutty, Caramelized |
| Wine Pairings | Cabernet Sauvignon, Somerset Cider |
| Beer Pairings: | Pale Ales, Tropical IPAs, Amber Ales, Stouts |
| Food Pairings: | Mac & Cheese, Pears, Walnuts, Fig Jam |
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