Syndicat de Défense du Fromage Beaufort, le fromage des alpages de Savoie

If Beaufort has an important place on the cheese board, it can also be consumed on numerous other occasions : picnic, snack, aperitif...

Like other hard cheeses, it cooks easily and will transform simple dishes... Add thin strips of Beaufort to vegetables, pasta or mixed salads to obtain such special dishes...

Calcium
100 grammes of Beaufort contains on average 1 gramme of calcium, eight times more than is present in either milk or yoghurt. Such a high concentration is due to the manufacturing process, similar to those in medicinal preparations.

But the rich calcium content of this food is not all; it should be shown to be comparable. So it is necessary to show studies that have been carried out.

60 grammes of Beaufort meets 2/3 times of daily requirements. Its consumption is particularly recommended for adolescents, pregnant women and the elderly .

A source of important protein
Beaufort is also an important source of protein : 60 grammes of Beaufort has as much as 2 eggs or 100 grammes of beef.

Essential fat content
Finally, 30 grammes of fat is present in 100 grammes of Beaufort. It ensures suppleness, the fondant qualites of the cheese as well as helping to retain its aromatic aspect. Even if the fat content of Beaufort is a little high, savouring it can be a real special moment!

If Beaufort has an important place on the cheese board, it can also be consumed on numerous other occasions : picnic, snack, aperitif... Like other hard cheeses, it cooks easily.

		Some practical advice : Beaufort enhances everything it accompanies Add some thin strips of Beaufort to vegetables, pasta or salads. For 0.15 or 0.30 euro centimes more per person you can make that special dish. Conservation In its original packaging, in the lower part of the refrigerator. Avoid storing it in aluminium foil, freeze film is preferable. A cheese that is very much appreciated by children Its flavour and fondant qualities children adore. Moreover, it is practical because it does not soften.
Use in the kitchen Beaufort should not be grated, better to cut it into thin strips. Consumption Repeated exposure to temperature variations will affect the quality of the cheese. Take out the quantity of cheese to be consumed from the refrigerator 30 mins before the meal.

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