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  • Tarago Cheese Unveils Shadows Of White: A New Double Cream Brie With A Unique Flavor Profile

    Tarago Cheese Unveils Shadows Of White: A New Double Cream Brie With A Unique Flavor Profile

    Tarago Cheese, known for its Shadows series, has announced the launch of a new product named Shadows of White. This double cream brie will be available for purchase nationwide starting this month.

    Shadows of White: A New Addition to the Tarago Cheese Lineup

    Shadows of White is manufactured in Gippsland and boasts a mousse-like texture and a white mould rind, thanks to its unique production process. The brie is made using additional cream sourced from a local farm and is matured for a duration of four weeks through traditional methods.

    The flavour profile of Shadows of White is complex and intriguing. Among the flavors represented are straw, pine nuts, and a subtle tang, all rounded off with a soft, creamy finish. Designed with casual dining and cheese board additions in mind, this brie is best enjoyed with fresh bread, seasonal fruits, nuts, and white wine.

    Availability and Pricing

    Shadows of White will be made available in 150g cut-and-wrap wedges at a recommended retail price of $10. These will be available for purchase at Coles, Woolworths, and IGA. Additionally, 1.5kg wheels of the cheese will be sold at select delis and independent grocers, with an approximate price of $70 per kilogram.

    Historically, Tarago River Cheese became a part of Moondarra Cheese in 2023, paving the way for a greater variety of cheeses for consumers to enjoy.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the new product launched by Tarago Cheese?
    Tarago Cheese has introduced a new product named Shadows of White, which is a double cream brie.

    What unique flavors does Shadows of White boast?
    Shadows of White features notes of straw, pine nuts, and a slight tang, culminating in a soft, creamy finish.

    Where can consumers find Shadows of White for purchase?
    Shadows of White can be found in stores such as Coles, Woolworths, and IGA, as well as at selected delis and independent grocers.

  • China lifts soft cheese ban

    China lifts soft cheese ban

    Fans of soft cheeses in China have reason to celebrate after the country reversed a ban on mould-ripened cheeses, allowing imports of Camembert, Brie and Roquefort, European Union officials said Monday.

    From early September, businesses in the country were forbidden from importing cheeses made with certain moulds and bacteria.

    The ban was lifted following meetings last week between European Commission representatives and Chinese quarantine and health officials, the EU’s China delegation said in a statement.

    The National Health and Family Planning Commission issued a note to customs authorities clarifying that bacterial cultures used for the production of these cheeses were not harmful to consumers’ health, thus allowing trade to resume, according to the delegation.

    The statement added that China’s cheese quality standards are “outdated,” and the delegation and French embassy will organize a seminar with Chinese experts to “(limit) the risk of such events re-occurring in the future”.

    Axel Moreaux, manager at French restaurant Paradox in Beijing, celebrated the news.

    “The ban was in place for a short time, so it hasn’t affected our business. Now we can go ahead as normal,” he told.

    “It’s a real relief,” said Vincent Marion, co-founder of Cheese Republic, one of China’s leading online cheesemongers.

    “It is now written in black and white that this category of cheese is legally importable. So it is very positive for the French and European dairy industry,” Marion said.

    The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China previously said efforts were underway to revise China’s national food safety standards for cheese.

    It is unclear why the ban was put into place.

    China has seen a series of scandals over food safety but Western products are widely seen as made to higher standards.

    Dairy products are not a typical part of a Chinese diet, but in recent years cheeses such as mozzarella have become popular as more Chinese hanker after Western dishes such as pizza.

    Strongly flavored mould-ripened cheese is usually only available at restaurants and markets that cater to foreigners.