CHEESE REHMOCTA® ‘Merboth’ | Affine, lactose-free semi-hard cheese directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with an orange pepper character
from: € 5,90
The unique cheese refined with a spice blend.
A new lactose-free cheese specialty from the Rehmer Sennhus dairy thanks to manual care and handcrafted, traditional production.
Base price: € 29,48/kg
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CHEESE REHMOCTA® » Merboth « | Affined lactose-free cheese variety with orange pepper spice blend | Meadow milk semi-hard cheese with 48% F.i.T. | freshly cut from the cheese wheel, from the cheese cellar
The name “Merboth” comes from the Bregenzerwald legend of Egg: Merboth, Diedo, and Ilga – see table.
The new Rehmer cheese series »REHMOCTA!« is a special semi-hard cheese of the highest qualityDetecting cheese defects and quality - on the cheese dough. Recognizing cheese defects requires some practice. » More info from Sennerei Rehmen in Au. The cheese rindTo protect the cheese wheel, it is put into salt bath or turned into dry salt. The salt removes water from the cheese and it dries faster. So the rind is formed. » More info is given special treatment prior to aging.
“Nothing in the world is as powerful as an idea whose time has come,” once said Victor Hugo. High-quality cheese flavor is unique – as are the harmonious synergies with spices.
It was time to sit down with Austrian spice specialist Spiceworld and its brandCheese 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 STAY SPICED! to creatively seek harmony together.
Discover ultimate taste experiences with our new Rehmer cheese series » REHMOCTA is surprisingly DIFFERENT! «
The quality of these semi-hard cheeses is based not only on the craftsmanship of the dairy but also on the valuable nutrients of AlpineThe Vorarlberger Bergkäse (mountain cheese) is a regional cheese specialty from the Austrian province Vorarlberg. » More info milkCheese milk is the milk intended for the production of cheese, also with the concomitant use of buttermilk products, cream products, sweet whey, sour whey and whey cream (whey cream) » More info or meadow milk. The pure meadow milk, rich in naturalHere in Austria, we call our fresh, natural milk for our cheese production hay milk (hay mild standard) - in Germany it is different. » More info aromas and nutrients, gives the cheese its distinctive texture and unmistakable aroma.
Lactose-free REHMOCTA cheese: The natural milk sugar in our meadow milk cheese is broken down by lactic acid bacteriaBacterium Linens (red culture bacteria) are brushed with salt water on the cheese.. Result: lactic acid plus exceptionally amazing flavor and aroma development.
All semi-hard cheeses are also lactose-free, making them particularly accessible for people with lactose intolerancePeople with lactose intolerance can not or only insufficiently digest milk sugar (lactose or lactose). » More info without compromising on taste.
REHMOCTA cheeses are perfect for all cheese lovers who place the highest value on quality and authentic enjoyment. Experience the special care and craftsmanship that goes into every wheel of cheese.
We use special semi-hard Sennerei cheeses of the highest quality for the creation of REHMOCTAS. The cheese rind is given special treatment before cheese refinement.
With REHMOCTA®, you hold a special semi-hard cheese specialty from Rehmer Senn in your hands. This cheese gets its distinctive aroma through 100% manual care in the natural cheese cellarThe alpine cheese is best located in a cellar with high humidity. » More info.
The rind of this semi-hard cheese is cared for with salt-free, iodine-free salt and pure, right-handed spring water.
The REHMOCTA cheese “Merboth” gets its wonderful flavor spectrum through manual care. Only the cheese rind is treated with the special orange pepper spice blend.
Christof Schneider shows particular ambition when it comes to composing new taste experiences. The distinctive cheese flavors and exceptional taste are achieved by Senn Christof through crucial cheese secrets, including:
- 100% from the best raw milkThe cheese is made from fresh milk, which was not treated at the beginning of the cheese making process (raw milk). It is almost as it comes from the cow's udder. » More info
- Traditional cheese-making
- Aged on wooden boards or in natural cellars without artificialVegan cheese, analogue cheese, artificial cheese or cheese imitation are food products that resemble cheese cheese when compared to real cheese. » More info climate control
- Manual care without chemical additives
- Use of unpumped meadow milk
- Natural rennetNatural rennet is a mixture of the enzymes chymosin and pepsin, which is obtained from the abomasum of young ruminants in milk-drinking age. » More info
- Iodine-free salt
- Unpasteurized raw milk
- Lactose-free
- Spring water from the Ilga source
Our “MERBOTH” cheese belongs to our family of REHMOCTAS in our 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 overview.
Characteristics of the REHMOCTA® Merboth Semi-Hard Cheese
The minimum aging periodThe milk period is also called the lactation period. It is the time when farm animals such as cows, sheep or goats keep milk for milk production. » More info of 3 months gives the REHMOCTA semi-hard cheese a pleasantly mild yet intense cheese aroma.
The REHMOCTA cheese “MERBOTH” gains its delightful flavor spectrum through manual care. Only the cheese rind is treated with the special STAY SPICED! seasoning blend. Its cut surface is cream-white, nicely dotted, and made from a soft yet firm paste.
The distinctive characteristics of “MERBOTH” cheese are influenced by the high-quality milk from the Alpine region, its components and flavor or texture, and by the Bregenzerwald Alpine flora (Super videos). This results in the special quality of Alpine cheese.
The aging period of 3 months brings out the flavor beautifully.
Holes in » MERBOTH « Cheese
The soft, smooth texture of REHMOCTA cheese has cherry-to hazelnut-sized holesThe large round holes (round holes, fermentation holes) are caused by fermentation gases of bacteria (for example, the propionic acid bacteria in Emmentaler, etc.). » More info.
The » MERBOTH « Cheese Rind
Merboth is a semi-hard cheese with a spice blend on the rind.
Storage and Aging of » MERBOTH « Cheese
The semi-hard cheese is rubbed and turned in the aging cellar for about 10 weeks. After this treatment, the spice blend is added to the cheese, and it is packaged, allowing the pepper-orange blend to develop its full aroma.
General Quality Characteristics of our Rehmocta Cheeses
- The rind of the cheese forms when the wheels are soaked in an iodine-free salt bath after shaping.
- The salt bath promotes rind formation and inhibits bacteria. Depending on the cheese type, the wheels stay in such a bath for varying durations.
- The salt draws water from the cheese. Subsequently, the cheese wheels are regularly treated with iodine-free salt & brine until fully aged.
Gourmet Delight
The specialty of this semi-hard cheese is the balanced orange pepper spice blend. It unfolds its full aroma, making the Merboth cheese truly exceptional.
MERBOTH Cheese Intensity
How mild or spicy is the cheese? We rate it on a scale from 0 (mild) to 10 (spicy).
5/10
MERBOTH Cheese Texture
How firm is the cheese? We rate it on a scale from 0 (soft) to 10 (firm).
5/10
MERBOTH Cheese Aging Time
How long is it aged? We rate the aging time between 1 to 12 months.
4/12
Additional Details about REHMOCTA Cheese » MERBOTH « from Meadow Milk
Characteristics of MERBOTH Cheese
| Milk: | 100% from silage-freeHealthy hay milk comes from cows that are fed exclusively on fresh grassland feed, hay and grain. » More info meadow milk |
| Cheese Type: | Lactose-free semi-hard cheese with special rind treatment |
| Aging Method: | Lactic acid and/or fermentation aging and natural surface aging |
| Cheese Flavor Profile: | mild-aromatic |
| Aging Duration: | approx. 4 months |
| F.i.T.: | minimum 48% |
| Fat contentThe 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. 30% |
| Allergens: | Apart from milk ingredients, no other allergens |
| Lactose: | not present |
| Rennet: | natural animal rennet |
| Salt: | iodine-free table salt |
Enjoying MERBOTH Cheese
| What defines the MERBOTH cheese character? | Cheese flavor paired with pepper and orange aromas. A unique taste experience! |
| How does MERBOTH cheese taste? | The taste is mildly aromatic, the pepper brings a mild spice, making the cheese pleasantly intense in flavor. |
| What is the texture like? | The paste is firm to smooth |
| What is the color of MERBOTH cheese? | Light yellow to yellow – depending on the season |
| What does the cheese smell like? | With evocative aromas |
| What about the holes? | Cherry-to hazelnut-sized holes |
| How to best enjoy MERBOTH cheese? |
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| How to identify suboptimal aging – lower quality? | Flavor flaws, many small holes |
Storage of MERBOTH Cheese
If you want to store large pieces or a whole wheel of MERBOTH cheese for more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend using a tea towel.
To do this, take a clean tea towel, soak it in salt water (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 develops spots, it is usually salt or proteinCasein is a constituent of the protein (protein) of cow's milk, which is obtained for cheese production. » More info crystallizing due to temperature differences. These spots can simply be wiped off.
The use of aluminum foil is possible (though we advise against it), but if used, it should have many small holes for airflow.
No bread contact - yeast
Please never store or cut cheese on boards, wood, or surfaces where bread has been placed before. Bread yeast residues make the cheese moldMold cultures are aroma-forming noble molds that grow on the surface (white noble mold) or inside a cheese (blue and green mold). » More info quickly.
Nutritional value artisan herbal 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. 48 % |
| Nutritional value | 361 kcal/1478 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 | 30 g |
| of it saturated | 22 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 | 0,512 g |
*Cheeses containing less than 0.1% lactose are defined as lactose free!
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Brand | AlpenSepp® |
| Weight | |
| GTIN | 9120022282299 |
| Country of origin | Austria |
| Type of cheese | Traditionally hand-made Austrian semi-hard cheese from silage-free raw milk (hay milk) |
| Cheese ripening | Berchtold Feinkost GmbH |
| Ingredients | Cow's milk, cheese-making, natural lab, iodine-free table salt |
| Additional Ingredients | apple fiber, black pepper, cane sugar, corn grits, curcuma, cut orange peel, ginger, ground orange peel, Iodine free salt, lemon juice powder, natural orange oil, orange peel granules, sweet paprika |
| Cheese maturing time | 3 months |
| Kind of cheese | |
| Name of cheese | Rehmocta cheese |
| Storage conditions | Store refrigerated at +4 ° C to +8 ° C |
| Taste Intensity | mild |
| google_product_category | 429 |
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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6 reviews for CHEESE REHMOCTA® ‘Merboth’ | Affine, lactose-free semi-hard cheese directly from the cheese cellar | Tenderly melting with an orange pepper character
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Heinz Merboth –
The cheese itself is sensationally good. But with the rind with orange pepper unique and very tasty!
Ilga (verified owner) –
The taste is an absolute sensation! Come in the future certainly more often on the table!
Heiko Grabowski (verified owner) –
Very good in the taste
Gabriele Baron (verified owner) –
A wonderful cheese. The orange pepper completes the enjoyment perfectly.
Wolfgang (verified owner) –
the content with orange pepper is well done
su si (verified owner) –
The most delicious I have eaten for a long time, very aromatic, especially with the orange pepper very successful