Description
Cheese made from cow's milk.
Technical
Castelmagno involves the emulsification of cow's milk, rennet, and salt through the use of heat and pressure.
Culinary Significance
Castelmagno is a traditional Piemontese cheese used as a table cheese or grated over pasta dishes.
Science
Primary Reaction
Coagulation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
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Compounds: butyric acid, caproic acid, caprylic acid, 2-heptanone, ethyl hexanoate
Wine Analogy
Similar complexity to aged Barolo
Coffee Analogy
Nutty notes akin to medium-roast Brazilian coffee
Perfume Analogy
Earthy base notes like vetiver in masculine fragrances