double gloucester
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a smooth firm mild orange-red cheese
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