| Beaufort | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country of origin | France |
| Region | Savoie, French Alps |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurized | No |
| Texture | Firm |
| Dimensions | 35 to 75cm, 11 to 16 cm concave heel |
| Weight | 20 to 70 Kg |
| Aging time | 12-15 months |
| Certification | French AOC April 4, 1968 |
| Named after | Beaufort |
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Beaufort (French pronunciation: [bofɔʁ] ) is a firm, raw cow's milk cheese associated with the gruyère family.[1] An Alpine cheese, it is produced in Beaufortain, Tarentaise valley and Maurienne, which are located in the Savoie region of the French Alps.[2]
- ^ Dr. Catherine Donnelly (2016). The Oxford Companion to Cheese. Oxford University Press. p. 63. ISBN 9780199330904. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "Syndicat de Défense du Fromage Beaufort, le fromage des alpages de Savoie". Archived from the original on 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2012-09-02.