ALPS CHEESE, spicy | Lactose-free Austrian PREMIUM alpine milk semi-hard cheese directly from the cheese cellar | 100% spicy and savory enjoyment guarantee | Perfect for raclette!
from: € 4,88
Our master cheesmaker’s cheese masterpiece – spicy and lactose-free. Very aromatic-spicy in flavor, firm, and still delicately melting.
A special recommendation for your RACLETTE GRILL evening.
Base price: € 24,42/kg
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ALPS CHEESE, spicy | Lactose-Free Semi-Hard Cheese from Alpine Milk | PREMIUM Cheese with 45% F.i.T. fresh from the cheese wheel, from the cheese cellar, sliced | Dreamy, bold-spicy enjoyment guaranteed – perfect Raclette cheese
The Sennerei Alpine Cheese, also known as Senn Alpine Cheese, is a traditional cheese with a long history in our dairy and stands out for its exceptional quality.
Made from the finest Alpine milk, also called hay milk here and protected, from cows raised in humane conditions and fed exclusively on fresh grass and hay from the Vorarlberg Alpine meadows, this cheese embodies the authentic taste of the region.
With an aging time of at least three months, this semi-hard cheese develops a rich, spicy aroma that delights lovers of traditional cheese varieties. The soft, aromatic texture of this cheese melts delicately in the mouth, offering a harmonious range of flavors that combines both mild and spicy notes. This unique combination makes Alpine cheese a versatile companion in the kitchen and a delight in every meal.
Lactose-Free Alpine Cheese: The natural milk sugar in our hay milk cheese is broken down by lactic acid bacteria. Result: lactic acid plus extraordinary flavor and aroma development.
The semi-hard cheese is also lactose-free, making it accessible to people with lactose intolerance without compromising on flavor.
The quality of this cheese is based not only on the craftsmanship tradition of the dairy but also on the valuable nutrients of the Alpine milk. The pure hay milk, rich in natural flavors and nutrients, gives the cheese its characteristic texture and unique aroma.
The spicy Senn Alpine Cheese is not only a taste experience but also a piece of Alpine tradition that can be felt in every bite.
It is the ideal cheese for those who place the highest value on quality and authentic enjoyment. Enjoy the special care and craftsmanship embedded in every wheel.
If you prefer it more intense and spicy, we recommend the masterpiece of the Senn’s with an extra-long aging time of at least 4 months HERE
Purchase the Alpine cheese in time for use in raclette. In its original packaging, it can be stored in the refrigerator for at least 2 months. For raclette, about 200 to 250 g of cheese per person is needed.
Our spicy Senn Alpine Cheese belongs to the family of our spicy cheese varieties in our shop overview.
The current Master Cheesemaker recommendation!
The cheese flavor is mildly spicy and becomes even more tangy with age.
The semi-hard cheese remains delicately melting and is especially suitable for raclette or as part of a snack platter or cheese plate.
The characteristic features of dairy cheese are influenced by the high-quality milk from the Alps from humanely raised cows, its ingredients, taste, and texture, and by the Vorarlberg Alpine meadows.
This results in the special quality of Alpine cheese.
Historical Background of Vorarlberg Cheese
Cheese has been produced and matured in Vorarlberg’s alpine and valley dairies since the beginning of the last century.
The production method of “fat cheese” (as opposed to lean cheese (Sura Käs in Montafon) originally came from Switzerland and rapidly spread in the Bregenzerwald.
Semi-hard cheeses are made from untreated (non-thermized, non-pasteurized or non-centrifuged) raw milk (hay milk) with at least 45% F.i.T.
Through the small-scale farms that supply the raw material and the Alpine dairy tradition, the craftsmanship and traditional care of high-quality cheese have been preserved to this day.
For more details on semi-hard cheese, visit Wikipedia.
Alps Cheese Holes
The Senn Alpine Cheese presents with a soft texture and cherry-to hazelnut-sized holes.
Alps Cheese Rind
Senn Alpine Cheese has a washed brown-yellow rind.
Storage and Aging of Senn Alpine Cheese
Alps Cheese is stored for at least 3 months in the cheese cellar, creating a unique cheese flavor. Its aromatic taste becomes even more tangy with age.
Special Quality Characteristics of Our Semi-Hard Cheeses
- The rind of cheese forms when the cheese wheels are dipped into a iodine-free salt bath after shaping.
- The salt bath promotes rind formation and prevents bacterial growth. Depending on the cheese variety, the wheels remain in the salt bath for different durations.
- The salt draws water out of the cheese wheel. Subsequently, the cheese wheels are regularly treated with iodine-free salt & brine until fully matured.
Flavor Magic
The uniqueness of Alps Cheese lies in its bold-mild, distinct cheese flavor.
Alps Cheese Intensity
How mild or spicy is the cheese? We rate from 0 (mild) to 10 (spicy).
5/10
Alps Cheese Texture
How firm is the cheese? We rate from 0 (soft) to 10 (firm).
5/10
Alps Cheese Aging Time
How long did the cheese age? We rate the aging time from 1 to 12 months.
3/12
Additional Details on Alps Cheese, spicy, from Hay Milk®
Character of Alps Cheese, spicy
| Milk: | 100% from silage-free hay milk |
| Cheese Type: | Lactose-Free Semi-Hard Cheese (SK) |
| Maturation: | Lactic acid and/or fermentation ripening / surface ripening in the cheese cellar with salt treatment and red culture |
| Cheese Flavor World: | aromatic, spicy |
| Aging Time: | 3 months |
| F.i.T.: | at least 45% |
| Fat Absolute: | about 30% |
| Allergens: | Apart from milk ingredients, no other allergenic potential |
| Lactose: | not contained |
| Rennet: | natural, animal rennet |
| Salt: | iodine-free table salt |
Enjoyment of Alps Cheese, spicy
| What defines the character of Senn Alpine Cheese, Spicy? | Firm cheese with a spicy cheese aroma |
| What does Senn Alpine Cheese, Spicy taste like? | Spicy but not sharp. Pleasant and enjoyable daily without becoming boring |
| How does it feel, what’s the texture? | Firm, smooth cheese texture |
| What color is Senn Alpine Cheese? | Matte yellow to sun yellow – depending on the season |
| What does the cheese smell like? | Pleasant, intense cheese aroma, slightly acidic |
| What is the hole structure? | Occasional cherry-sized holes |
| How is Senn Alpine Cheese best enjoyed? | For raclette or hearty snacks, as well as sandwiches |
| What are signs of suboptimal aging – lower quality? | The cheese should be medium-firm but not mushy. |
Storage of Alps Cheese, spicy
If you want to store large pieces or a whole Senn Alpine Cheese wheel for more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend using a dishcloth.
Take a clean dishcloth, soak it in saltwater (just add a little salt), wring it out, and wrap the cheese with the damp cloth. Ideally, repeat this process every 2-3 days.
If the cheese becomes slightly white or gets spots, this is usually salt or protein crystallizing due to temperature differences. These areas can simply be wiped off.
Using aluminum foil is possible (though we advise against it) if it is perforated with many small holes for airflow.
Avoid Bread Contact - Yeast Fungi
Please never store or cut cheese on boards, wood, or surfaces where bread has been previously placed. Bread yeast residues can quickly make the cheese moldy.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Brand | AlpenSepp® |
| GTIN | 9120022282237 |
| Country of origin | Austria |
| Weight | |
| Ingredients | Cow's milk, cheese-making, natural lab, iodine-free table salt |
| Type of cheese | Austrian semi-hard cheese made from thermized, silo-free hay milk |
| Name of cheese | Master cheesemaker cheese |
| Storage conditions | Store refrigerated at +4 ° C to +8 ° C |
| Taste Intensity | mild |
Nutritional value artisan alp cheese
Allergen labelingCheese packaging must have certain markings. The purpose of these markings is to protect the consumer from deception and to announce the supply of certain information about the product. » More info and nutritional value table – according to the LMIV (EU No. 1169/2011).
100 grams of cheese contain:
| F.D.M.The F.D.M. value related to dry matter, also depending on the water content of the cheese. The higher the water content (the more watery the cheese) the less dry matter and the less fat the cheese contains. » More info | approx. 45 % |
| Nutritional value | 357 kcal/1482 KJ |
| FatThe dry matter refers to that portion of the cheese that remains after removal of the water contained. The more water is removed from the cheese, the lower its dry matter and vice versa. » More info | 26,1 g |
| of it saturated | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| of which lactosePeople with lactose intolerance can not or only insufficiently digest milk sugar (lactose or lactose). » More info | <0,1 g* |
| ProteinCasein is a constituent of the protein (protein) of cow's milk, which is obtained for cheese production. » More info | 24,8 g |
| Salt | 1,25 g |
*Cheeses containing less than 0.1% lactose are defined as lactose free!
Frequently asked questions from our customers
- Do I get the fresh alpineThe Vorarlberger Bergkäse (mountain cheese) is a regional cheese specialty from the Austrian province Vorarlberg. » More info cheese delivery to the gram exactly?
Naturally. But as the cheese is freshly cut down for each delivery, it is often not possible to exactly match the desired amount of cheese to 100%. If we do not have enough weight, we just add the missing piece. - How is the Alpine cheese packaged and how is it with the cooling?
The cheese is airtight vacuum-packed. If necessary, the packaging is added during the warmer seasons cooling elements. - How long is the durability of the premiumHere in Austria, we call our fresh, natural milk for our cheese production hay milk (hay mild standard) - in Germany it is different. » More info cheese?
‘The decisive factor is above all the temperature. If it is too warm, the cheese matures too fast. If it is too cold, the aroma suffers. If it is too warm, the cheese starts to sweat and gradually dries up. The cheese is ideally stored refrigerated (at about 8-12 ° C) for about 3 months and longer. - How long will it take for the cheese to arrive?
The cheese is shipped with DPD and should reach every destination in Europe – at the latest after 3-4 days after shopping. To Germany 48 hours. - Is there a minimum order quantity when buying cheese?
Yes, every cheese type have a minimum weight. You can select different weights of each cheese. - Is there a maximum order quantity?
Of course not. If you need a very large amount of cheese, that is not a problem and we will discuss it with you. - How much are the delivery or shipping cost?
DPD helped us a lot. For Germany and AustriaSince 2004, ARGE Heumilch Österreich has been bringing together around 8,000 hay-milk farmers and more than 60 dairies. » More info we can therefore offer a cheap national lump sum. All other shipping cost you can find under delivery cost. - In which countries can be delivered?
Currently the delivery in the shopThe purchase of food and cheese via the Internet. A big and very interesting topic in this area will probably be the easy and quick access to specialties such as - for examle - cheese. » More info is only possible to Austria and Germany. On request we also ship to other countries.
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