Dear MEL Topic Readers,
France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought
Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) rules are European Union
regulations that protect regional foods, drinks, and agricultural products tied
to a specific geographic area and traditional local expertise. Famous French
mountain cheeses like Abondance, Beaufort, and Comté are protected by these strict
AOP rules and specifications, including every step of production and
processing, the local environment, and animal feed. However, because of the severe
drought this summer, France has temporarily relaxed some of the AOP rules to
produce these cheeses. Now, producers of these cheeses can temporarily
supplement cow diets with fodder and grain from outside the designated geographical
zones. The question is whether different animal feed makes a noticeable difference
to the flavor and taste of these cheeses, and if it does, how much. Also, no
one knows if farmers will find enough local feed for their cows in the future. Another
impact of the changing climate.
Read the article and learn how the quality and authenticity of premium
cheeses are maintained.
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