Definition

Noun: 1. A hard, green Swiss cheese: A type of cheese originating from Switzerland, characterized by its hard texture, distinctive green color, and flavoring of clover or blue fenugreek (Trigonella caerulea). It is traditionally made from skimmed milk curd.

Usage

• As a countable/uncountable noun: "Sapsago" refers to the cheese itself, either as a whole wheel or a portion of it.
  • The recipe calls for 100 grams of grated sapsago.
  • I bought a small piece of sapsago from the specialty store.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Culinary Context: Sapsago (also known as Schabziger) has a history dating back to the 8th century in the Glarus region of Switzerland. Its production method and distinctive flavor profile are protected.

Variants and Related Words

• Schabziger: This is the original Swiss-German name for the same cheese. "Sapsago" is an English adaptation.
  • True Schabziger can only be produced in Switzerland.

Synonyms

• Schabziger cheese: The direct synonym, referring to the identical product by its traditional name.
• Green Swiss cheese: A descriptive term, though not all green Swiss cheeses are sapsago.

Noun

1. a hard green Swiss cheese made with skim-milk curd and flavored with clover