Crutin

Crutin is an Italian cheese prepared using cow's milk and black truffle shavings that is prepared in Langhe, Piedmont.[1][2] It is a crumbly cheese with a pale yellow coloration, and has a slight citrus flavor and aroma as well as the flavor of truffles.[1] The aroma of cellars where it is aged can also be inherent in the cheese.[1] It is typically aged for one to two months.[1]

Crutin is named after "a small cellar excavated from stone", which was used by Langhe farmers for winter storage purposes.[1][3]

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References
  1. Harbutt, J. (2015). World Cheese Book. DK Publishing. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-4654-4372-4. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  2. Rodgers, J. (2002). The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant. W. W. Norton. p. 449. ISBN 978-0-393-02043-4. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  3. Ferrari, Maurizio (December 2, 2015). "Crutin: il formaggio di Langa che si sposa con il tartufo". Nutrito Magazine. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
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