Somerdale
| Somerdale White Stilton with Apricot is a British blended dessert cheese combining young, crumbly White Stilton (PDO-certified) with ~20% dried apricots. Made by Long Clawson Dairy and exported globally by Somerdale International, it balances acidity, sweetness (fructose), and moisture to prevent spoilage and browning (using sulphur dioxide). The cheese features a crumbly, high-moisture, acidic body with distinct apricot inclusions. Its legal status requires labeling as "White Stilton® Cheese with Apricots" due to additive fruit. The product has a five-month shelf life, is pasteurized, vegetarian, and targets consumers seeking a mild, sweet-savory cheese alternative, with growing global market appeal. | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Crumbly |
| Flavor Profile | Lactic, Sweet, Tangy, Savory |
| Wine Pairings | White Zinfandel, Sherry (Amontillado) |
| Beer Pairings: | Pale Ale, Blonde Ale |
| Food Pairings: | Chicken Stuffing, Scones, Salads |
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