description Shropshire Blue Overview
Shropshire Blue is a British blue cheese distinguished by its deep orange paste, which results from the addition of annatto coloring. It was originally developed in the 1970s at Castle Stuart near Inverness in Scotland, not in Shropshire as the name implies. The cheese is now produced by several creameries in Nottinghamshire and elsewhere in England, including Long Clawson Dairy. It resembles Blue Stilton in texture but has a more pronounced, tangy flavor profile.
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Why is Shropshire Blue orange?
Shropshire Blue has a deep orange paste because annatto coloring is added during production. The orange color contrasts with the blue-green Penicillium veins running through the cheese.
Is Shropshire Blue actually from Shropshire?
Its name is misleading because the cheese was originally developed in the 1970s at Castle Stuart near Inverness in Scotland. It is made in the style of an English blue cheese even though its early development was Scottish.
What does Shropshire Blue taste like?
It is generally creamy, salty, and tangy, with blue-mold flavor that is often milder than very pungent blues. The annatto changes the color but does not create the orange flavor.
How is Shropshire Blue related to Stilton?
Shropshire Blue is commonly described as a Stilton-style blue cheese with an orange paste. Its production and appearance resemble Stilton, but it is sold under its own name and is not the same protected cheese.
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