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Where Does Comte Cheese Come from?

Chloe Bennett • • 6 min read
Where Does Comte Cheese Come from?

Considered one of the finest cheeses in the world, Comté originates from the Jura Mountains

Jura Mountains
The Swiss Jura is one of the three distinct geographical regions of Switzerland, the others being the Swiss plateau and the Swiss Alps. In Switzerland, the range covers the western border with France in the cantons of Basel-Landschaft, Solothurn, Jura, Bern (i.e., Bernese Jura), Neuchâtel, Vaud and Geneva.
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in the western portion of the French Alps. This mountainous environment is perfect for raising cows, whose milk is used to prepare this cheese. The cheese ages in cold and humid cellars.

Is Comte the same as Gruyere?

Comte cheese is a semi-firm French cheese with a taste similar to Gruyère and a creamy texture that melts just as easily. Actually, Comte is considered as Gruyère's French twin as it has a very similar taste and texture. It is made from unpasteurized cow's milk and matured for several months.

Is Comte from France?

Comté is a French cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France. Comté has the highest production of all French AOC cheeses, around 40,000 tonnes annually.

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