{"product_id":"tomme-des-alpes","title":"Tomme Des Alpes","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTomme des Alpes — a semi-soft cow's milk cheese from the Savoie region of the French Alps. \u003cem\u003eTomme\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the oldest categories of French mountain cheese, made for centuries by small dairies and farms across the Alpine valleys as a way of using the milk left over after the cream was skimmed for butter. The result is a cheese that is lighter in fat than most French cheeses — typically around 20–40% fat in dry matter — but carries a depth of earthy, rustic flavour that richer cheeses often lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe rind is natural, grey-brown, thick and slightly mouldy in appearance — this is the sign of a properly aged tomme and is part of the character. Beneath it, the paste is pale yellow, supple and semi-firm with a slight springiness and occasional small eyes. The flavour is earthy and grassy with a gentle nuttiness, a mild tanginess and a savoury, mushroomy quality that comes through as the cheese opens up at room temperature. It is not a strong cheese and it is not trying to be — it is quiet, rustic and approachable, the kind of cheese that works on any board and pairs with almost anything without dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTomme des Alpes melts well, which makes it useful in the kitchen beyond the cheese board. It works in gratins, on toast, in tarts and as part of a fondue blend where you want body without overpowering sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoie, French Alps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasteurised cow's \u003cstrong\u003emilk\u003c\/strong\u003e, salt, rennet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap in wax paper or cling film and refrigerate. The thick natural rind protects the paste — the cheese keeps well for two to three weeks once cut. Bring to room temperature before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens: Milk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEILLEVAIRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54301773103489,"sku":"TOMDESAV-2","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/files\/IMG_0013copy.jpg?v=1741000495","url":"https:\/\/www.fineandwild.com\/products\/tomme-des-alpes","provider":"FINE \u0026 WILD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}