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| Lymeswold cheese | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | England |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurised | Yes |
| Texture | Soft |
| Aging time | 4 weeks |
| Certification | None |
Lymeswold cheese (1982–1992) was an English cheese variety. Although many English cheeses are named after regions, Lymeswold's name was the result of a public competition to name it; the winning name may have been derived from an English place name Wymeswold.[1] The cheese was a soft, mild blue cheese with an edible white rind,[2] much like Brie, and was inspired by French cheeses. It was similar to non-branded cheeses sold as Blue Brie. At the time of its launch, it was hailed as "the first new English cheese in 200 years".[3] For the export market, the cheese was branded Westminster Blue, because some non-English speakers had difficulty pronouncing the name Lymeswold.[3]
- ^ Rance, Patrick (1982). The Great British Cheese Book.
- ^ Southall, Helen (1990). Good Housekeeping: The New Cookery Encyclopedia. Ebury Press. p. 260.
- ^ a b Foods of England