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Characteristics – nutritional values.
Since 1981 Vacherin Mont-d’Or has been classified as one of the cheeses that carry an attestation of origin as defined in the order concerning the labelling of Swiss cheeses. This order specifies:
The production zone: Jura mountains and foothills in the Canton of Vaud.
The method of production and finishing
Characteristics: Supple crust
Height: 3-5cm
Diameter: 10-32cm
Weight: 400g-3kg
Slightly fluid, yellow ivory colour,
Soft taste with hints of pine bank
Composition: 50% fats in dry extract,
soft consistency, tefd* 72% maximum, 57.5% water.
(*water content when fats are excluded)