2023-07-01 16:24:00
Dairy A deviation was nominated with its Gray Owl cheese, a bloomy rind goat’s milk cheese. Then the cheese factory The White Sheep is a finalist with its Cormoran cheese, a blue-veined cheese.
During the sensory evaluation that took place at the Saint-Hyacinthe campus of the Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec, 202 cheeses were judged. Whether they are made from cow’s, goat’s or sheep’s milk, whether they have a bloomy or washed rind or even a soft paste, the cheeses in the running have been evaluated by a jury of experts representing the various sectors of the sector. cheesemaker. These 25 specialists rated the cheeses according to their general appearance, texture, smell, flavor and flavor (all olfactory and taste sensations during tasting).
The winners of the Caseus prizes will be announced on September 6 at the Musée de la civilization in Quebec City. The 62 finalist cheeses this year come from 29 companies that will try to win one of the prestigious Caseus awards, including the Caseus Or, which will crown the best cheese in Quebec. In all, 26 prizes, including Caseus Gold, Silver and Bronze as well as 2 special mentions, will be awarded to the winners during this day.
“The Sélection Caseus competition is an extraordinary forum that rewards the work and passion of our Quebec cheese makers. They surpass themselves year following year in order to offer exceptional products. I invite consumers to visit the cheese dairies in the running to encourage our artisans. I would like to thank the cheese makers for sharing their expertise and participating in the competition in such large numbers, and I congratulate the finalists of this edition for their excellent products,” enthuses André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region.
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