description Dovedale Blue Overview
Dovedale Blue, officially registered as Dovedale Cheese, is a British blue-veined full-fat soft cheese protected by a Protected Designation of Origin. It is made at Hartington in Derbyshire from whole milk drawn from farms in the Peak District and nearby counties, and it normally leaves the creamery after three to four weeks of maturation. The cheese has a creamy white appearance, smooth open texture and distinctive blueing; its production includes piercing and dipping the cheese in brine during maturation.
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What kind of cheese is Dovedale Blue?
Dovedale Blue is a British blue-veined, full-fat soft cheese. Its official registered name is Dovedale Cheese.
Where is Dovedale Blue made?
It is made at Hartington in Derbyshire, England. The milk comes from farms in the Peak District and nearby counties.
Does Dovedale Blue have protected status?
Yes. Dovedale Cheese is protected by a Protected Designation of Origin, or PDO. That status links the cheese’s production and identity to its defined British region.
What milk is used to make Dovedale Blue?
The cheese is made from whole milk. The milk is drawn from farms in the Peak District and surrounding counties before production at Hartington.
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