Le Douanier
Appearance
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Country of origin | Canada |
Region, town | Noyan, Quebec |
Source of milk | Cow |
Texture | semi-soft/creamy |
Fat content | 30% |
Protein content | 11g (per 50g) |
Aging time | ? |
Certification | - |
Le Douanier is a wash-rinsed cheese made by Fritz Kaiser in Quebec, Canada. It is similar to a Morbier. Le douanier won the 2004 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix. It is a surface-ripened cheese, ivory in colour and has a little bit of a hazelnut flavour that comes out with age.