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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Delicious
A wonderful Swiss product--a hard cheese flavored tantalizingly with the herb known as blue fenugreek. Shipping was fast, the quality very high, and the price reasonable compared to that at other sources.
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NV
100% satisfied
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Great
I’ve been using Sago grated cheese since I was a little girl...it’s absolutely delicious on noodles! So glad that I found you online, since all locations in my area can no longer get this item. I will be back when I’ve run out. Your shipping was quick and easy!
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Childhood Memory
Sap Sago was a staple in our household as a child. It is nearly impossible to find locally. I was very happy to find Sap Sago on line with Homestead Market! I have ordered it several times with Homestead Market, and will continue to do same.
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A Unqiue Blessing
This cheese has a very unique scent and taste. I grew up with my German grandmother and mother making family recipes with this cheese. I grew up on the northwest side of Chicago that had a large population of immigrant Germans, Swedish, Irish, and Slavic people. I was used to eating all sorts of authentic food. Unfortunately with the gentrification of Chicago's north side, it's a challenge to find authentic ingredients such as sap sago to enjoy meals that bring back good memories.
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Michigan
Bought this for my Dutch mom who loves this cheese. We could not find it locally. Very happy to find you online. Shipping was super fast and Mom says the cheese tastes great and is the real deal! Thank you!
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Green Cheese
In my birth family we called this green cheese and used it grated on hot buttered toast. Its pungent but delicious. I've had a hard time finding it and was delighted to order it here.
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Excellent
Grew up Eating finely grated sapsago on homemade German Christmas bread. What a treat to find it again!
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My Dad Loves This
I send this to my Dad when I want to see him happy - which at Christmas time is a must!
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Great product and customer service!
Great product and wonderful customer service. Thank you very much!!
