Scharfe Maxx
| Der scharfe Maxx | |
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| Other names | Der scharfe Maxx |
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| Region | Thurgau[1] |
| Town | Hatswil[1] |
| Source of milk | thermizedcows' milk cheese |
| Pasteurized | no |
| Texture | hard |
| Aging time | 6 to 9 months[2] |
Der Scharfe Maxxis aSwisshard cheesefrom the canton ofThurgau.It is a hardcows' milk cheese with a pungent taste that is made fromthermized milk.The literal translation of "Der Scharfe Maxx" means "the sharp Maxx" or "the spicy Maxx". It is classified as aSwiss-type or Alpine cheese.
The cheese is produced in the Studer cheesery in Hatswil (Hefenhofen) in the canton ofThurgauclose to theLake Constance.[1]The cheesery is run by the Studer family in the third generation.[3]
TheScharfe Maxxtastes similar to anAppenzeller,but is creamier and more piquant. Similar to other Appenzeller cheeses, the Scharfe Maxx is made withthermized milk.[3]
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[edit]- ^abc"Scharfer Maxx selbst gemacht - St.Galler Tagblatt Online".17 June 2011.Retrieved2015-11-01.
- ^"Scharfe Maxx -StinkyBklyn".Retrieved2015-11-01.
- ^ab"Scharfe Maxx takes after traditional Appenzeller - SFGate".2011-02-20.Retrieved2015-11-01.
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