Isigny Fromage Frais (Cottage Cheese)

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The best milks are seeded carefully with lactic cultures, then rennet is added to trigger the curdling of the milk. These curds are then left overnight at specific temperatures before the whey is decanted. This draining process is traditional, and is slow and gentle, preserving all the character and texture of the fromage frais.

It has a silky and luxurious texture, soft and creamy. It has a very mild flavor, almost tasteless, making it very versatile.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

Cottage cheese is adaptable, and you can use it in a wide variety of ways. Use it in your pancake and waffle batter instead of milk. Another breakfast option is topping it with granola, and drizzling it with honey.

Spread it on your toast and bagels, or crumble it over your salads. You can even put it in your scrambled eggs to give them an extra creamy texture. Or you can eat it like you would yogurt, and flavor it with fruit.

GOOD FOR YOUR BODY, GOOD FOR YOUR TASTEBUDS

Cottage cheese has long been touted in medical fields as a great addition to a healthy diet, contributing to your nutrition and helping you with your dairy intake. Its full of calcium, vitamin B12, and protein, the latter of which accounts for over 70% of its calories, so it’s especially perfect for athletes and people with active lifestyles.

It’s also a great way to lose and maintain weight, with its high-protein, low-calorie makeup. It also helps you feel full, as well as boosting metabolism, and promoting muscle recovery and repair. Cottage cheese is also relatively low in lactose, so some people with lactose intolerance will be able to consume it with little problem.

Storage Instructions

Cheeses (except brined ones in jars) should be stored in the crisper or the butter drawer of a refrigerator, not on the shelves themselves. This is to help regulate their temperature and humidity levels—and prevents the formation of mold. Once opened, they should not be kept in their original packaging. This fresh cheese should be stored in a lidded plastic or glass container in the refrigerator. Kindly pay attention to the best before date label when you receive your cheese. Consume prior to date indicated.