Description
Sap Sago Cheese, also known as Swiss Schabziger®, is a hard cheese that comes packaged in a 3.17-ounce cone.
This almost fat-free cheese is for the more adventuresome, and you'll find that a little goes a long way. It can be kept at room temperature (although we keep it under refrigeration). It is imported from Switzerland.
History and Production of Sap Sago Cheese
Sap Sago has been made for more than 1000 years in the Canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Its production, using fresh, skimmed Alpine cows' milk, has remained unchanged for centuries.
The milk is heated and soured naturally. Then the raw cheese is salted and flavored with the Alpine herb blue fenugreek, a special variety of clover thay makes the cheese so healthy and gives it its characteristic aroma and attractive green herb color. The natural product is matured for over 5 months, during which time it develops its typical tangy flavor.
On April 24, 1463, the citizens of Germany approved by plebiscite a law on the production, storage, and labeling of the world's first branded product. Today Sap Sago is made and sold by employing the most modern techniques, yet keeping with traditional values.
Have Fun with Sap Sago Cheese
Sap Sago's uses are endless -- grate it over boiled or baked potatoes, noodles, pasta, pizza, soups and salads and even over apple and cherry pies. The Swiss often mix Sap Sago in equal parts with butter for a very tasty spread on fresh breads.
To easily grate Sap Sago, take a look at our Zyliss Classic Restaurant Rotary Cheese Grater. Sap Sago also comes as a powder, saving you the work of grating the cone.
- Made in: Switzerland
- Known as: Swiss Schabziger and Sap Sago
- Ingredients: Skimmed cows' milk, blue fenugreek (clover)
- How use: Grated over potatoes, pasta, pizza, soups, salads, popcorn, buttered bread, apple and cherry pies
- Unique qualities: Almost fat free, keeps without refrigeration (take note of the best-use date on the container)
- Companion product: Sap Sago Herb Cheese Powder, Zyliss Classic Restaurant Rotary Cheese Grater
Sap Sago Cheese:
Ingredients
Skimmed cows' milk, salt, blue fenugreek (clover). Aged over 150 days.
The actual product shipped may differ in ways which Homestead Market considers to be non-material from the description of the product set forth herein. Pictures and listed ingredients may not reflect manufacturer up-dates, new formulas and re-formulations. Please inspect the product closely upon receipt and contact Homestead Market if you are not satisfied with the product which you receive.
This product should be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Please read all information about the product before use. Pay particular attention to any warnings or cautionary statements from the manufacturer. If you are uncertain about the use of a product, consult the manufacturer before using the product.
Details
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For something new, introduce your guests to this hard, low-fat, pungent grating cheese produced only in Glarus, Switzerland. Also known as Swiss Schabziger®. |
Customer Reviews
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Sap Sago
Excellent service. Product was promptly delivered
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Sap Sago cheese
Have been eating this cheese since childhood. As time went on harder to find locally. Pleased to find your company online. Arrived in good condition and on time.
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Sap Sago Cone
Love the flavor. I use it on everything. Fast delivery.
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Sap Sago cheese
We love it. Had been searching for this cheese for quite some time and finally found it. It is great and arrived in perfect condition. Thank you!
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Sap Sago Cheese
I ordered these for my mother who is in 7th heaven /over the moon with a cheese she hasn't had in years! I remember it as a child but we couldn't find it anywhere after moving. My mom had it growing up in Holland but is so happy that I found a source to order it again. Thank you for such a quick delivery and making our day!
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SAP Sago
It's the best secret of the cheese world, introduced to me by my father more than 60 years ago as the best grated topping on pasta, specially spaghetti with red meat sauce. For years it was available at our local stores, then it disappeared except for more specialty stores, now even Trader Joe's now longer offers it. Thank goodness homestead market offers and quickly and efficiently provides it. It keeps well in a sealed jelly jar in the refrigerator and is grated with abandoned on green salads, Italian dishes and, even, buttered crunchy toast.
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Sap Sago
Great tasting on buttered toast, pizza, salad and soup.
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Sap Sago Cheese
Great delivery and outstanding product!
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Ziger
The best
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Excellent cheese
I've been using Sap Sago cheese for sandwiches for a few years now. I used to be able to buy it locally but the store stopped selling it. I'm very pleased and happy with Homestead Market. I place my order and always get it promptly! Kudos to Homestead!!
