Trappista cheese
| Trappista cheese | |
|---|---|
 A piece of Trappista cheese from Bosnia | |
| Country of origin | France |
| Region | Mayenne |
| Town | Clermont-Ferrand |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurised | No |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
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Trappista (Serbo-Croatian: Trapist sir / Трапист сир) is a traditional semi-hard cow's-milk cheese made in France, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary. It was created by the Trappist monks of Port-du-Salut Abbey in France.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
The origins of the cheese can be traced back to the 18th-century monks of the French abbey of Port-du-Salut.[citation needed] The secret recipe found its way to Bosnia and Herzegovina with the arrival of Cistercian Trappists and establishment of Mariastern Abbey, Banja Luka in 1869. The monks lent portions of their name, Trapisti, to the entire neighborhood, and left a prominent legacy in the area through the production of both this famous cheese and a beer.[1][2]
Production and characteristic[edit]
Trappist is based on a secret recipe but is also produced on an industrial scale. The cheese melts easily and has a mild flavor. It has a pale yellowish color with sparsely distributed holes of 3–5 mm. It is typically packaged in red plastic foil. Typical packages include 1.5 kg large and 1/2 kg small "wheels", as well as various slices and blocks.
The original French recipe is still manufactured today, under the trademark name of Port-Salut or the common name of Saint-Paulin.[citation needed]
Popularity and consumption[edit]
Trappista is very popular in Hungary and Serbia, where it has found its way into local cuisine from neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina. This cheese is best consumed with fruits, wine, or as a melted topping on hot foods.
See also[edit]
- Oka cheese, a Trappist cheese from Canada
- List of cheeses
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Marija-Zvijezda". Ordo Cisterciensis Strictioris Observantiae. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gavranović, Berislav (1964). The Trappists' Arrival in Delibašino selo near Banja Luke and their activities. Search this book on
- ↑ Ćosić, Anto (1994). 125th Anniversary of the Mariastern Trappist Abbey in Banja Luka. Search this book on
Coordinates: 49°58′55″N 4°20′15″E / 49.9819°N 4.3375°E
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