🧀 Almette
Almette is a brand of Alpine fresh cheese for spreading by the German family company Hochland, made from Alpine milk.
Almette is a German brand of Alpine fresh cheese (Alpenfrischkäse) for spreading. It is a light, creamy cream cheese of the fresh cheese family.
The brand belongs to the family company Hochland, based in Heimenkirch in the western Allgäu, Bavaria, which has been making cheese since 1927. Almette is made from Alpine milk (Alpenmilch) supplied by farmers in the Allgäu and the pre-Alpine hills. Under the brand's initiative these farmers have committed not to use total herbicides such as glyphosate on their meadows and fields, they sow flowering strips for bees and look after the welfare of their cows.
The range is divided into groups. “Die Klassischen” are the classic flavours such as Almette Natur and Almette Kräuter (with herbs). “Die Leichten” are the lighter Balance and Leicht with reduced fat. “Die Gemüsigen” is Gemüsetraum, fresh cheese mixed with vegetables. There are also seasonal flavours made only in spring or autumn, and the more intense “Die Genussigen”.
Almette has a light, creamy texture and a mild milky taste. Like other fresh cheeses it is kept in the fridge and eaten fresh.
How to use it: spread it on bread and rolls, stir it into sauces and dips, or use it in vegetable and pasta dishes. The herb version goes well with raw vegetables and boiled potatoes.
Facts
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | Allgäu and pre-Alpine hills (milk) |
| Raw material | Alpine cow's milk |
| Main use | Bread spread, sauces, dips |
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Almette?
The German family company Hochland of Heimenkirch, Bavaria.
What milk is Almette made from?
Alpine milk from farmers in the Allgäu and the pre-Alpine hills.
Is there a lighter Almette?
Yes, the “Die Leichten” group: Almette Balance (16% fat) and Leicht.
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