Tilsiter cheese

Due to its unique taste and aroma, Tilsiter cheese is ranked among the world famous types of semi-hard cheeses that make up the "golden fund" of German cheese making. Although the production of Tilsiter cheese on an industrial scale began relatively recently, in the middle of the 19th century, the new variety of cheese was quickly able to earn honor and respect both among foodies and ordinary connoisseurs of the product.

Tilsiter cheese got its original name thanks to the city of the same name located in East Prussia. It is interesting that at present the city of Tilsit, in which the history of the famous cheese began, is called Sovetsk and belongs to the Kaliningrad region of our vast homeland.

It is also noteworthy that the recipe for German cheese Tilsiter was invented by immigrants and immigrants from the Emmental valley of the Swiss province of Bern. The Swiss are considered a recognized nation of cheesemakers, so it is not surprising that it was the Swiss immigrants who organized the production of cheese in their new place of residence.

After all, the inhabitants of Switzerland simply do not imagine their life, and even more so their daily diet without different varieties of cheese. And to date, in the already Russian city of Sovetsk, the building of the first cheese factory has been preserved, where the production of Tilsiter cheese has been established. Tilsiter cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk.

The cheese product is distinguished by a light yellow color, as well as the presence of cracks and cheese holes. In addition, the brown crust is considered a characteristic feature of Tilsiter cheese. Often in the composition of Tilsiter cheese there is cumin, as well as black pepper. Spices and spices in the composition of Tilsiter cheese help to significantly expand the taste palette of the product.

Thanks to its outstanding taste and aroma characteristics, Tilsiter cheese is ideal for rye bread as well as dark beers. Culinary professionals attribute Tilsiter cheese to table varieties of the product. This means that Tilsiter cheese can be served at the table as a self-contained snack.

Tilsiter Cheese Composition

In addition, the product is used as a compound ingredient in the process of preparing salads, snacks, first courses, as well as sauces and pastries. The calorie content of Tilsiter cheese depends primarily on the variety of the product. Tilsiter cheese can contain from 30% to 60% milk fat.

However, the average calorie content of Tilsiter cheese is 340 Kcal, which are produced per 100 grams of product. Among the most common types of Tilsiter cheese are the following:



green grade Tilsiter cheese, i. e. pasteurized cow's milk product;

red-brand Tilsiter cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk;

Yellow brand Tilsiter cheese is produced with cream added.