REHMOCTA® » Ilga « CHEESE , Whole Wheel | Austrian Lactose-free semi-hard cheese | 8,1 kg

Original price was: € 238,79.Current price is: € 214,91.

Cheese Wheel REHMOCTA Ilga – Lactose-Free

  • Price Advantage: Save 10%
  • Wheel weight: 8.1 kg
  • Raw material: Hay milk, 100% from the Bregenzerwald Alpine region
  • Fat content: At least 48% fat in dry matter
  • Absolute fat content: Approximately 30%

Base Price: € 29.48/kg

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No artificial colors/flavors

No fillers

Gluten free

The name “Ilga comes from the Bregenzerwald legend of Egg: The Ilga spring near Schwarzenberg – see table.

The new Rehmen cheese series »REHMOCTA!« is a special semi-hard cheese of the highest quality from the Rehmen cheese dairy in Au. The cheese rind of this cheese is given special treatment even before affinage.

“Nothing in the world is as powerful as an idea whose time has come,” Victor Hugo once said. High-quality cheese flavor is unique – so are the harmonious synergies with spices.

It was time to sit down with the Austrian spice specialist Spiceworld under the brand STAY SPICED! and embark on a creative quest for harmony.

Discover now with our new Rehmen cheese series » REHMOCTA is surprisingly DIFFERENT! « ultimate taste experiences.

The quality of these semi-hard cheeses is not only based on the artisanal tradition of the cheese dairy, but also on the valuable ingredients of Alpine milk or hay milk. Pure hay milk, rich in natural flavors and nutrients, gives the cheese its characteristic texture and distinctive aroma.

With a REHMOCTA® cheese wheel, you hold a special semi-hard cheese specialty from the Rehmen cheesemaker in your hands. The semi-hard cheese achieves its special flavor through 100% manual care in the natural cheese cellar.

The cheese rind of the semi-hard cheese is cared for or massaged with sodium chloride-free, iodine-free salt and pure, right-rotating spring water.

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Lactose-free REHMOCTA cheese: The natural milk sugar in our hay milk cheese is broken down by lactic acid bacteria. Result: lactic acid plus extraordinarily surprising flavor and aroma profiles.

All semi-hard cheeses are also lactose-free, making them particularly suitable for people with lactose intolerance without compromising on flavor.

The REHMOCTA cheese “Ilga” develops its wonderful flavor spectrum through manual care. Only the cheese rind is treated with the special tomato-basil spice blend.

REHMOCTA cheeses are perfect for all cheese lovers who place the highest value on quality and authentic enjoyment. Enjoy the special care and artisanal skill that goes into every cheese wheel.

For the creation of the REHMOCTA cheese wheel, we use special artisanal semi-hard cheeses of the highest quality. The cheese rind is given special treatment even before cheese refinement.

CHEESE REHMOCTA® 'Ilga' | Affine, lactose-free Austrian cheese variety directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with a unique tomato and basil character

Christof Schneider shows particular ambition when it comes to composing new taste experiences. Cheesemaker Christof achieves the special cheese flavors and exquisite taste through key cheese-making secrets, including:

  • 100% from the best raw milk
  • Traditional cheese-making
  • Maturation on wooden boards or in natural cellars without artificial climate control
  • Manual care without chemical additives
  • Use of unpumped hay milk
  • Natural rennet
  • Iodine-free salt
  • Unpasteurized raw milk
  • Lactose-free
  • Spring water from the Ilga spring

Our “ILGA” cheese is part of the family of our REHMOCTA’S in our shop overview.

Cheese Characteristics of the REHMOCTA® Ilga Cheese Wheel

The maturation period of at least 3 months allows the REHMOCTA semi-hard cheese to develop a pleasantly mild, yet intense cheese flavor.

The REHMOCTA cheese “ILGA” develops its wonderful flavor spectrum through manual care. Only the cheese rind is treated with the special STAY SPICED! spice mix. Its cut surface is cream-white, nicely perforated, and made of tender-firm dough.

The distinctive properties of “ILGA” cheese are significantly influenced by the high-quality milk from the Alpine region, its ingredients, and flavor or texture, as well as by the Bregenzerwald Alpine flora (Super videos). This results in the unique quality of Alpine cheese.

The maturation period of 3 months truly brings out its flavor.

CHEESE REHMOCTA® 'Ilga' wheel | Affine, lactose-free Austrian cheese variety directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with a unique tomato and basil character
CHEESE REHMOCTA® 'Ilga' | Affine, lactose-free Austrian cheese variety directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with a unique tomato and basil character

Holes in » ILGA « Cheese Wheel

The tender, smooth dough of REHMOCTA has holes the size of cherry pits to hazelnuts.

CHEESE REHMOCTA® 'Ilga' | Affine, lactose-free Austrian cheese variety directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with a unique tomato and basil character

The » ILGA « Cheese Rind

The ILGA is a semi-hard cheese with a spice blend on the cheese rind.

CHEESE REHMOCTA® 'Ilga' wheel | Affine, lactose-free Austrian cheese variety directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with a unique tomato and basil character

Storage and Maturation of » ILGA « Cheese

The semi-hard cheese is aged in the maturing cellar for about 10 weeks, where it is washed and turned. After this process, the spice blend is applied to the cheese, and it is packaged. This allows the tomato-basil blend to fully develop its aroma.

General Quality Features of Our Rehmocta Cheese Wheels

  • The rind of cheese forms when the cheese wheels are immersed in a iodine-free saltwater bath after shaping.
  • The salt bath promotes rind formation and acts against bacteria. Depending on the cheese type, the wheels remain in the salt bath for different lengths of time.
  • The salt draws water from the cheese wheel. Subsequently, the cheese wheels are regularly cared for with iodine-free salt & brine until fully matured.

A Magical Taste

The specialty of this semi-hard cheese is the balanced tomato-basil spice blend. It unfolds its full aroma, making the Ilga cheese something truly extraordinary.

ILGA Cheese Intensity

How mild or tangy is the cheese? We define 10 levels from 0 (mild) to 10 (tangy).

4/10

ILGA Cheese Texture

How firm is the cheese? We define 10 levels from 0 (soft) to 10 (firm).

5/10

ILGA Cheese Wheel Maturation

How long did the cheese mature? We define the maturation period between 1 and 12 months.

4/12

Additional Details About REHMOCTA Cheese » ILGA « from Hay Milk

Characteristics of ILGA Cheese
Milk: 100% from silage-free hay milk
Cheese Type: Lactose-free semi-hard cheese with special rind treatment
Maturation Type: Lactic acid and/or fermentation maturation with natural surface ripening
Flavor Profile: Mild-aromatic
Maturation Time: Approx. 4 months
F.i.T.: At least 48%
Fat (absolute): Approx. 30%
Allergens: Apart from milk components, no other potential allergens
Lactose: Not present
Rennet: Natural, animal-based rennet
Salt: Iodine-free table salt
What defines the ILGA cheese character? Cheese flavor paired with tomato-basil aromas. A unique taste experience!
How does ILGA cheese taste? The taste is mildly aromatic, with a slight peppery note that enhances its flavor intensity.
What is its texture like? The dough is firm yet smooth.
What is the color of ILGA cheese? Light yellow to yellow, depending on the season.
How does the cheese dough smell? It has atmospheric, inviting aromas.
What does the perforation look like? Holes the size of cherry pits to hazelnuts.
How is ILGA best enjoyed?
  • The cheese is an eye-catcher on cheese boards, snack plates, or sandwiches.
  • The rind and the herb/spice blend are edible.
How to recognize suboptimal maturation? Taste defects, many small holes.

If you plan to store large pieces or an entire ILGA cheese wheel for more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend using a dish towel.

To do this, take a clean dish towel, soak it in salted water (simply add some salt), wring it out, and wrap the cheese in the damp towel. This process should ideally be repeated every 2-3 days.

If the cheese develops a slight white coating or spots, this is typically salt or protein that has crystallized due to temperature differences. These spots can simply be wiped off.

Using aluminum foil is also possible (though we advise against it). If you choose to use it, make sure to punch many small holes in it to allow air circulation.

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Weight 8,1 kg
Brand

Alpen Sepp

Country of origin

Austria

Ingredients

Cow's milk, cheese-making, natural lab, iodine-free table salt

Kind of cheese

Cheese maturing time

3 months

Name of cheese

Rehmocta cheese

Type of cheese

Traditionally hand-made Austrian semi-hard cheese from silage-free raw milk (hay milk)

GTIN

9120022282305

Weight

Proper storage of Rehmocta cheese

If you want to store large pieces or a whole Rehmocta cheese wheel more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend the use of a tea towel. To do this, take a clean tea towel, soak it in salted water (just add a little salt), squeeze it out and wrap the cheese with the damp cloth. Ideally, this process is repeated every 2-3 days.

If the cheese turns white or stains it is usually the salt or protein that crystallizes due to the temperature difference. These places are easy to rub off.

The use of aluminum foil is possible (but we advise against it) if it is supplemented with many small holes because of the air supply.

No bread contact – yeasts
Please never place the cheese on boards, wood, documents, etc., where bread used to be. The yeast residues of the bread quickly make the cheese moldy.

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CHEESE REHMOCTA® 'Ilga' wheel | Affine, lactose-free Austrian cheese variety directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with a unique tomato and basil character
REHMOCTA® » Ilga « CHEESE , Whole Wheel | Austrian Lactose-free semi-hard cheese | 8,1 kg