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Bleu de Gex

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Bleu de Gex, also called Bleu du Haut-Jura, is a French blue cheese made from cow's milk in the Jura Mountains along the French-Swiss border. It received AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) protection in 1977 and also holds PDO status. The cheese is produced in a flat wheel form with a natural rind and features mild blue veining with a nutty, creamy flavor. Production is limited to the Pays de Gex and Haut-Jura regions, and traditional methods are mandated by its AOC specifications.

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What milk is used to make Bleu de Gex?

Bleu de Gex is made from cow's milk in the Jura Mountains along the French-Swiss border. It is also called Bleu du Haut-Jura.

What does Bleu de Gex taste like?

Bleu de Gex is generally a mild, creamy blue cheese rather than an aggressively sharp one. Its paste can have a soft texture and blue-green veining.

What does the AOC or PDO status mean for Bleu de Gex?

Bleu de Gex received French AOC protection in 1977 and also has European PDO status. These designations tie the cheese's production to its defined Jura origin and traditional methods.

What shape is Bleu de Gex sold in?

The cheese is produced in a flat wheel. Its pale interior is marked by blue-green veins created during the cheesemaking and maturation process.

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