FRESCO Fresh Pepato is a very mild yellow table cheese, with the added piquant flavour of black peppercorns.
Traditionally in Italy, from the first century AD, most of the world's market is for that of Mature Pepato, which is used principally for grating and in cooking.
Fresh Pepato has a small niche market for
those wishing for a subtle cheese, with peppercorn flavour.INGREDIENTS: Pasterurised Cow's Milk, Non-Animal Rennet, Culture, Peppercorns and salt
CHEESE TYPE: Soft Cheese.
SHAPE:
Flat, round wheels.
TEXTURE: Soft, closed texture and slightly moist.
FAT CONTENT: 15% Min. Fat
STORAGE: Keep refrigerated at 4oC. If care is taken this cheese
may be suitable for maturing in the fridge. Wiping the form with a salt solution and turning the cheese regularly.
SHELF LIFE:
Vacuum-packed for a period of four months, however, once opened should be consumed as a fresh product, within two weeks.
PACKAGING: Vacuum-packed wheel of approximately 2.0kg. Vacuum-packed wheel,
weighing approximately 275g
TRANSPORTATION: Refrigerated Transportation only at 4oC maximum..
