{"product_id":"port-salut-by-fromageries-bel-5-3-oz-150g","title":"🇫🇷 Port Salut 🐄, 5.3 oz (150g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pasteurized cow's milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-soft. It is supple, elastic, and velvety, melting beautifully on the tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild, savory, and slightly sweet with a subtle, buttery tang. Unlike some of its funkier cousins, Port Salut doesn't overwhelm the palate; it's smooth and crowd-pleasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The distinct, bright orange color comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eannatto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a natural plant derivative used for coloring) or beta-carotene applied during processing. While it is technically edible, the rind on commercial Port Salut can sometimes be a bit waxy, so many people prefer to trim it off before eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Backstory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cheese was originally created in 1816 by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrappist monks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the Abbaye du Port-du-Salut. After fleeing France during the French Revolution, the monks learned cheesemaking skills abroad to survive. When they returned, they combined those techniques to craft a unique, semi-soft cheese for their monastery meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt became so popular with the locals that the monks eventually registered \"Port Salut\" as a trademark to protect it from imitators. Today, while it is produced on a larger commercial scale, it still honors that original, smooth Trappist style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fromageries BEL","offers":[{"title":"April 6","offer_id":43214242807897,"sku":null,"price":4.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 24","offer_id":43214242840665,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/7985\/files\/Port-Salut-150g2.jpg?v=1774480647","url":"https:\/\/www.thegourmetcorner.com\/products\/port-salut-by-fromageries-bel-5-3-oz-150g","provider":"GOURMET CORNER 🍽️🍷","version":"1.0","type":"link"}