Port Nicholson
| Milk type | cow |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Region | Wellington |
| Type | semi-soft |
| Fat content | 40% (40g / 100g) |
| Flavour | sour, sweet |
| Aroma | smokey |
| Texture | creamy, smooth |
| Rind | washed |
| Colour | orange |
| Vegetarian | yes |
| Synonyms | Kapiti Port Nicholson |
| Producers | Kapiti Fine Foods Ltd |
Description
Port Nicholson is a semi-soft cheese made from fresh cow’s milk. It has a smooth and creamy texture with washed rind. Produced by Kapiti Fine Foods Ltd in Willington, New Zealand, it is sometimes known as Kapiti Port Nicholson.
This cheese has orange colour and contains 40% fat. It is similar to Port Salut cheese because of its sweet-sour taste and smoky aroma.
Suitable for grilling and melting, Port Nicholson goes well with Pint Noir wine.
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| Milk type: | cow |
|---|---|
| Milk treatment: | unpasteurized |
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Type: | hard |
| Vegetarian: | no |
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