Fontal Cheese

Approx 6kg wheel

It is made in flat cylinders, with concave sides, and a thin rind that may be covered with brownish-red wax, or plastic.

Inside the Fontal Cheese is a pale straw colour, and supple but dense, with some small holes. It has a mild, nutty flavour, that is almost sweet with a touch of tartness.

The flavour varies depending on where the Fontal Cheese is made. Some versions are tangier than others. The tang in the taste comes out particularly when the cheese is melted.