Mont des Cats | |
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Region | France |
Town | Mont des Cats |
Source of milk | Cow's milk |
Fat content | 50% |
Aging time | min. 2 months[1] |
Named after | Mont des Cats |
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Trappist monks started producing Mont des Cats cheeses in 1890.[2] The cheese is produced using cows milk from local sources[1] and has a fat content of 50%. While maturing for at least two months the cheese is washed with salted water containing a dye made from annatto seeds which gives the rind its characteristic orange color.[1][3]