double gloucester

Thân thiện

A wedge of Double Gloucester sits on a wooden cheeseboard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A smooth, firm, mild orange-red cheese: "Double Gloucester" is a specific type of cheese originating from the Gloucester region of England. It is characterized by its smooth texture, firm consistency, mild flavor, and distinctive orange-red color, which traditionally comes from the addition of annatto.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cheeseboard featured a fine Double Gloucester alongside some cheddar.
  • I prefer the creamier texture of Double Gloucester to the crumblier Single Gloucester.
  • For the recipe, you will need 200 grams of grated Double Gloucester.

Advanced Usage

• As a culinary descriptor: The term is often used to specify the type of cheese required in recipes or when discussing cheese varieties.
  • The authentic flavor of the dish comes from using Double Gloucester.

Variants and Related Words

• Single Gloucester (n): A related, traditional cheese from the same region, but typically leaner, crumblier, and paler in color than Double Gloucester.
  • Single Gloucester has a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).

Synonyms

• Hard cheese: A broad category that includes Double Gloucester due to its firm texture.
• Annatto-colored cheese: Refers to cheeses, like Double Gloucester, that use annatto for coloring.

Related Phrases

• Gloucester cheese: A general term that can refer to either the Single or Double variety from the Gloucester region.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a smooth firm mild orange-red cheese

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