Lancashire | |
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Country of origin | England |
Region | Lancashire |
Source of milk | Cows |
Pasteurised | Depends on variety[1][2] |
Texture | Hard, creamy to crumbly |
Aging time | 1–24 months |
Certification | Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese only: PDO |
Named after | Lancashire[*] |
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Lancashire is an English cow's-milk cheese from the county of Lancashire. There are three distinct varieties of Lancashire cheese. Young Creamy Lancashire and mature Tasty Lancashire are produced by a traditional method, whereas Crumbly Lancashire (more commonly known as Lancashire Crumbly within Lancashire) is a more recent creation suitable for mass production.
It is traditionally paired with Eccles cakes[citation needed] and Chorley cakes.[3]