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Lazur is a Polish blue cheese associated with the Silesia region and made from pasteurized cow's milk. It belongs to the blue-veined cheese category, in which internal mold development produces the characteristic streaking and a distinctive savory flavor. Lazur is an industrially produced cheese sold on the Polish domestic market, making it relevant to consumers seeking a commercially available Polish example of cow's-milk blue cheese.
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What kind of cheese is Lazur?
Lazur is a Polish blue-veined cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It has the internal mold streaking and savory flavor associated with blue cheese.
Where is Lazur cheese associated with?
Lazur is associated with the Silesia region of Poland. It is an industrially produced branded cheese rather than a small category of unbranded regional cheeses.
Is Lazur made from raw milk?
The described Lazur cheese is made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Pasteurization distinguishes its production from blue cheeses made with unpasteurized milk.
Why does Lazur have blue streaks?
The streaks result from mold development inside the cheese during production and ripening. That blue veining gives Lazur its distinctive appearance and savory taste.
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