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| Consorzio Produttori Formaggio Raschera Piazza del Borgo, 6 12080 Vicoforte (CN) |
INOQ - Istituto Nord Ovest Qualità Piazza Carlo Alberto Grosso n.
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A half-fat, soft cows' milk cheese which can be supplemented with sheep's and/or goats' milk, pressed, medium-mature and cylindrical or rectangular in shape with straight sides. Geographical area: the entire province of Cuneo. The cheese, which is historically found in the territory of the province of Cuneo ; is named after Lake Rascherà in the area overlooking Monregaleses where the cheese was originally produced; the cheese has retained its original characteristics due to its being made by an established technique. The curds obtained from semi-skimmed milk coagulated with calf's rennet at a temperature of not more than 30°C, is pressed in suitable moulds, is dry salted twice and matured for a medium length of time. The natural factors are connected with the climatic conditions of the area from which» traditionally, the fodder used comes (Piedmont), As far as the human factors are concerned, the cheese which is historically found in the Cuneo area is made using traditional local techniques. |
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