Hessischer Handkäse ggA

Geographical area




• • Germany

Type




• • soft (Over 50% humidity)
• • semi-mature (5 weeks)
• • average fat content of
• • double fat

Flavour




• • distinct, characteristic
• • spicy, piquant, acute

Aroma




• • spicy, piquant, acute

Use in cooking




• • cold snacks, sandwiches, canapes

The combination with alcohol




• • white wine
• • white local wine
• • cider

Composition of cheese




• • cow's milk
• • cumin
• • salt

Certification

PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)(ES). The protected geographical indications (PGI) identify an agricultural product, raw or processed, which quality, reputation or other characteristics are linked to its geographical origin. Year of registration 2010

Vegetarian

  Yes

Dietary product

  Partial

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Protein

   26.6 - 37.7 gr. per 100 gr.

Fats

   1.1 - 2.3 gr. per 100 gr.

Acidity. Hydrogen index of the pH.

   4.2 pH

The dry residue

   32 %

Humidity

   55.2 %

Statistics

10,5 -  Individual visits per month (average)
338 -  All individual visits
22 08 2016 -  Date of publication of this article