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Lactalis UK & Ireland Exports Scottish cheddar to over 45 countries all across the world.
We have 2 cheddar factories, both located in Scotland. Most of our brands and private label cheddar are produced in our main factory in Stranraer, whilst our PGI Orkney cheddar is produced in the Orkney Islands.
We produce Scottish Cheddar for different channels, including Retail (100-500g), Foodservice (1 Kg-2,5 Kg) and Industrial (20Kg).
Our cheddar is offered in different formats, including block, slices and grated.
Cheddar can also come in a white or red variety, and different maturities spanning from Mild (2-4 months) to Vintage (18+).
LACTALIS UK & IRELAND
EXPORT CHEDDAR BRANDS
CHEDDAR MATURITIES
Mild
(2-4 Months)
Medium
(4-7 Months)
Mature
(7-12 Months)
Extra Mature
(12-16 Months)
Vintage
(18+ Months)
Mild Cheddar
Maturation time |
Typically 2 – 4 Months |
|---|---|
Maturation timeTaste |
Typically 2 – 4 Months Creamy, rounded flavour |
Maturation timeTexture |
Typically 2 – 4 Months Close, pliable, smooth |
Maturation timeFunctionality |
Typically 2 – 4 Months Block, sliced, grated |
Medium Cheddar
Maturation time |
Typically 4 – 7 Months |
|---|---|
Maturation timeTaste |
Typically 4 – 7 Months Creamy, rounded, slightly sharp |
Maturation timeTexture |
Typically 4 – 7 Months Smooth, reasonably close |
Maturation timeFunctionality |
Typically 4 – 7 Months Block, sliced, grated |
Mature Cheddar
Maturation time |
Typically 7 – 12 Months |
|---|---|
Maturation timeTaste |
Typically 7 – 12 Months Rounded, slightly sharp |
Maturation timeTexture |
Typically 7 – 12 Months Slightly firm, slightly open, acid |
Maturation timeFunctionality |
Typically 7 – 12 Months Block, sliced, (9 months max) |
Extra Mature Cheddar
Maturation time |
Typically 12 – 16 Months |
|---|---|
Maturation timeTaste |
Typically 12 – 16 Months Tangy, savoury |
Maturation timeTexture |
Typically 12 – 16 Months Crumbly |
Maturation timeFunctionality |
Typically 12 – 16 Months Block |
Vintage Cheddar
Maturation time |
Typically 18+ Months |
|---|---|
Maturation timeTaste |
Typically 18+ Months Savoury, sharp |
Maturation timeTexture |
Typically 18+ Months Crumbly |
Maturation timeFunctionality |
Typically 18+ Months Block |