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cheese and tuna

Seafood and cheese in general may seem like a strange combination. However, many of our articles have proved otherwise, suggesting that cheese can be a great pairing to fish types such as salmon and prawns. However, does cheese and tuna go together? In this article, we look at the best cheeses to pair with tuna. Can you Pair Cheese and Tuna Together? Cheese and tuna are commonly paired together in sandwiches and toasties. Therefore, this means a creamy cheese or a cheese with good melting properties is required. It is key to not choose a cheese that is too rich that would ultimately overpower the flavour of the tuna. The cheese should be used to add and enhance the flavour and add to the texture. Top 4 Cheeses to Pair with Tuna are: -Mozzarella -Cheddar -Comte or Gruyere -Fresh cheese (cream cheese or cottage cheese) Classic Cheese to Pair with…

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what is fresh cheese

There are a variety of different styles of cheese, each one giving us a different texture and wide flavour profile. In this article, we look at what is fresh cheese and what are the different types. What is Fresh Cheese? Fresh cheese is the youngest of all the different cheese styles and made with fresh curds. It has not been aged or pressed. Fresh cheese does not have a rind and is normally soaked in brine, and stored in containers. It comes in a variety of different styles, from spreadable (for example, Cream cheese) to crumbly (Feta) even stretching to creamy and soft. Cream Cheese: Cream cheese (brands such as Philadelphia) have a high-fat content (minimum 35%), however are also tangy in flavour, due to the lactic acid bacteria. It is the basis for key desserts such as cheesecake. Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese is milk proteins turned to curds and…

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