| Bandel cheese | |
|---|---|
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| Country of origin | India |
| Region | East India, West Bengal |
| Town | Bandel, Hooghly, Chinsurah, Chandannagar, Tarakeswar |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurized | No |
| Texture | Crumbly Semi-Soft |
| Dimensions | Circular,Diameter=1 in,Height=1/4 in |
| Weight | Variable |
| Named after | Bandel |
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Bandel cheese is an Asian cheese that originated in the erstwhile Portuguese colony Bandel in eastern India. It was introduced by the Portuguese and was made by the Mog (Burmese) under Portuguese supervision.[1] At present, Palash Ghosh and his family are the remaining few artisans making the Bandel Cheese.[2] Palash Ghosh and his family are associated with a Kolkata-based food company The Whole Hog Deli for marketing the Bandel Cheese.[3]
Saurav Gupta, the owner of The Whole Hog Deli is actively involved with the efforts to get the coveted GI Tag for the Bandel Cheese.[4] Saurav Gupta and renowned celebrity chef Ranveer Brar are also working together to preserve and promote this unique 500 years old culinary heritage of India.[5]
Today it is also sold in a couple of shops in New Market, Kolkata.[6] though its originality and authenticity is unknown.
- ^ Dey, Pallabi (9 March 2021). "Why researchers and a charcuterie owner are fighting for a GI tag for Bengal's unique Bandel Cheese". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ Dey, Shuvra (March 2, 2021). "Palash Ghosh - One of the last Bandel Cheese makers churning the historic delicacy". getbengal.com.
- ^ Banerjee, Tania (June 23, 2021). "Bandel is an East Indian Cheese You'll Want To Try ( If You Can Find It )". cheeseprofessor.com.
- ^ Dey, Pallabi (March 9, 2021). "Why researchers and a charcuterie owner are fighting for a GI tag for Bengal's unique Bandel Cheese". indianexpress.com.
- ^ Yengkhom, Sumati (June 6, 2022). "Pitch for investments, GI tag gives revival hope to Bandel Cheese". The Times of India newspaper. pp. Page 4.
- ^ Chakraborty, Shamayita (21 January 2021). "Artisanal Bandel Cheese set for high tech makeover in JU Lab". No. Times of India. Kolkkata. Retrieved 11 February 2021.