Buxton Blue
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Country of origin | England |
Region, town | Buxton |
Source of milk | Cows |
Certification | PDO |
Buxton Blue is an English blue cheese that is a close relative of Blue Stilton, is made from cow's milk, and is lightly veined with a deep russet colouring.[1] It is usually made in a cylindrical shape.
This cheese is complemented with a chilled glass of sweet dessert wine or ruby port.[2]
Its production in Europe is regulated under Protected designation of origin laws, having PDO status, and can only be made in and around Buxton, from milk originating in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or Staffordshire.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ The Foody - Cheese basics
- ^ British Cheese Board Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Defra - Buxton Blue PDO info Archived 2007-06-26 at the Wayback Machine
Categories:
- Blue cheeses
- British products with protected designation of origin
- Buxton
- Cheeses with designation of origin protected in the European Union
- Cow's-milk cheeses
- English cheeses