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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Homestead Market
Very good transaction. Product was fresh and shipped promptly. I recommend Homestead Market.
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Sap Sago
Excelent (hard to find)product, Shipping and Packaging. I will order again when the time comes.
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Best Cheese!
Lots of fond memories of this cheese grated over eggs and toast when I was a child. Happy to have found it again. Speedy delivery and great product!
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sap sago cheese
website was easy to find and delivery was fast. It was for a gift, so no review of product at this time.
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Sap Sego
Great cheese. Great service.
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Excellent Service
Very happy with our order.Received it within one week.Definitely would order with Homestead Market again.
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Wonderful
This product is very hard to find in a retail store or grocery. My dad and his parents came from Switzerland and I grew up with this product. I was thrilled when I saw Homestead carried this cheese . I grate it on everything, toast, salads, veggies, soups, pasta , etc. my order was at my door 2 days after placing the order . I will bookmark this site.
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Sap Sago
I thank you for having this cheese when I go in a local place in Vegas where I live they have no Idea what I''m talking about I was raised in Brooklyn NY and Mama would always buy Sap Sago you guys have great service thanks again!
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Sap sago cheese
I know this product from my childhood in germany. And its great,i just grate it and add a little butter,and it makes a great spread, on a german bread.
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Sap Sago
An acquired taste, which I have had for 50 years. from steaks to roll and butter. Service from Homestead is outstanding.
