Tome fraîche aligot cheese
Origin
- It is unclear how this cheese got its name. Some sources state that 'aligot' is a local corruption of the Latin 'aliquid' (something), and others suggest that it comes from the old French word 'alicoter' (to cut). The cheese can be artisan, co-operative or factory produced
Cheese group
- Semi-hard
Milk type
- Cows' milk, which can be pasteurised or unpasteurised
Strength and texture
- Mild. Spongy and elastic, with small slits
Shape, weight and size
- Hexagonal, weighing 20kg
Production season
- All year, but more so in spring and summer
Description
Uncooked, pressed, rindless. Unsalted. White in colour
Serving suggestions
This cheese is often melted with mashed potatoes, to which garlic and seasoning has been added and this dish is also named Aligot
Calories in different varieties and various types of cheeses
The number of calories in various types of cheese is very similar when you compare your cheese to a similar types of cheese.
For example, almost cheeses that are similar to Cheddar cheese have around 400 calories per 100g
If the Tome fraîche aligot cheese is not listed below, select a similar type of cheese from the list below to get a rough idea for the number of calories in Tome fraîche aligot cheese.
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Cheese type | Calories per 100g |
---|---|
American cheese | 371 |
Blue cheese | 353 |
Camembert cheese | 299 |
Cheddar cheese | 402 |
Cottage cheese | 98 |
Edam cheese | 357 |
Farmer's cheese | 98 |
Feta cheese | 264 |
Fontina cheese | 389 |
Goat cheese | 364 |
Gouda cheese | 356 |
Gruyere cheese | 413 |
Mozzarella cheese | 280 |
Parmesan cheese | 431 |
Pimento cheese | 375 |
Provolone cheese | 352 |
Queso blanco cheese | 310 |
Ricotta cheese | 174 |
Roquefort cheese | 369 |
Swiss cheese | 380 |
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