Product Overview
About Mimolette
Mimolette is a French cow's milk cheese that originates from the Lille region in northern France. Known for its vibrant orange color, Mimolette has a firm, crumbly texture and a slightly nutty, savory flavour that deepens as it ages. The cheese is typically aged for several months to a year, with older varieties developing more intense flavours and a drier, more granular texture. Mimolette's distinctive orange hue comes from the addition of annatto, a natural food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, though it does not affect the flavour. The cheese is often compared to a younger version of Parmesan or Gouda due to its similar texture and flavor profile. Mimolette has a hard, thick rind that is naturally pocked, created by mites that are intentionally introduced to the cheese during the aging process, giving it a unique appearance.