Mainland Epicure Aged Cheddar

Mainland is a New Zealand cheese maker that has been in operation for over half a century. Using only natural ingredients and milk from grass fed cows, their cheeses are carefully crafted with a core belief that “good things take time.” This 'Epicure' is the most mature of their cheddar family and the strongest. Its intense flavor is from the aging of up to 36 months --so long you get these yummy crunch additions from naturally aged amino acid in the milk! It'll add a punch to your average cheese sauce and a burst to Mexican dishes. Or really, just slice and eat. Tasting notes: Sharp and acidic with savory flavors, it has a flaky crumbly texture leading to a crunchy finish. For cheddar lovers. For a fun blast from the past, we loved this 1991 advertisement for Mainland on New Zealand TV: Ingredients: Grass-fed milk, salt, cultures, enzyme (animal rennet)