italian pronunciation:
Dairy products that are regularly treated with a solution of water and salt on their outer surface. This practice promotes the development of a thin and slightly sticky film formed by specific salt-tolerant bacterial flora.
/ˈkrɔs.ta laˈvaː.ta/
Alberto Stanghellini, a cheesemaker at Arrigoni Battista, provides a detailed explanation of the washed rind technique that underlies the unique flavor of cheeses like Taleggio. It’s a painstaking and daily work, based on knowing when to wait for the right moment and how to precisely balance the ingredients.
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