Sage Derby vs Tintern
Sage Derby
Facts
- Milk
- Cow
- Texture
- Semi-hard
- Type
- Pressed
- Rind
- Waxed or sealed
- Country
- United Kingdom
Sage Derby is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese from the United Kingdom. It is a herb version of Derby, a mild pressed cheese with a smooth body. Sage leaves, or a sage extract with a green color from spinach or a similar plant, go into the curd. The paste shows pale green marbling against a light yellow ground. The flavor stays mild, with butter and a quiet herb note rather than a sharp bite.
Tintern
Facts
- Milk
- Cow
- Texture
- Semi-hard
- Type
- Pressed
- Rind
- Waxed or sealed
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tintern is a cow's milk cheese from the United Kingdom, built on mature cheddar and blended with fresh chives and shallots. The paste is creamy and close, and the wheel is sealed in a bright green wax coat that makes it easy to recognize. It is a flavored cheddar, not a farmhouse recipe from one valley. The herbs are mixed through the cheese, so every slice carries onion and chive flavor. Salt and tang come from the cheddar base.