Russia's Finest Cheeses Crowned in Prestigious National Competition
Russia's Finest Cheeses Crowned in Prestigious National Competition
Russia's Finest Cheeses Crowned in Prestigious National Competition
A major cheese competition recently showcased over 260 samples from 42 producers across 13 regions. The event aimed to highlight the finest artisanal and industrial cheeses from Russia and beyond. Only entries made from pasteurised milk were allowed to compete. The competition featured a wide range of cheeses, including soft-rind and hard-pressed varieties. Among the standout entries were Goat Camembert, a soft goat’s milk cheese by Southern Cheese Company (Yuzhnaya Syrovarennaya Kompaniya, LLC Ipatov), and Krottin and Tour de Chèvre, both soft goat’s milk cheeses from Syrny Olympium Agricultural Cooperative (SPPK).
Hard cheeses also made an impression. **Sbrynzi**, a cow’s milk cheese aged for at least six months, came from Pugacheva’s Affinage House (Affinazhny Dom Pugachevoi). Meanwhile, **Tima Tom**, a pressed cow’s milk cheese with the same ageing period, was produced by Eco-Farm Novonekrasovka (LLC Ekofarma Novonekrasovka). The same farm also entered **Partizano**, a pressed goat’s milk cheese aged for six months or more. In the end, the top honours went to cheesemakers from Krasnodar Krai, who secured gold medals in the competition.
The event highlighted the diversity and quality of Russian cheesemaking. Producers from Krasnodar Krai earned the highest recognition, taking home gold. The competition reinforced strict standards, permitting only pasteurised milk products to enter.
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