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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Love this Cheese
I'm a cheese lover- this is one of the best! I grew up grating this on to toast. If you like sharp cheeses...and aren't afraid of the smelly ones...try this. Package came quicker than I thought it would.
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Love Sap Sago
I have been eating Sap Sago cheese on buttered toast for many years. It's one of my favorite things! It is hard to find in stores and convenient to buy online and shipped to my door.
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Excellent cheese!
Hard to get this item locally. Glad that you carry it. Thank you. Can be added to cream cheese as well. Excellent cheese!
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Satisfied customer
This order of Sap Sego cheese was delivered promply and was just what I wanted. This cheese is difficult to find locally so it's nice to have another source.
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Oh, so good.
After depleting my previous supply I was happy to get such a quick turnaround of my favourite cheese. Within the first day I've already added it to omelettes, sprinkled on cauliflower, and into my cheddar grilled cheese sandwiches for super extra zest. A most awesome product, but maybe not for those who only like mild cheese.
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Finally found
Ziger was a part of most meals at my Swiss Grandparent's dinner table. Impossible to find locally. I have searched European Deli's, Specialty Markets, and Cheese shops but was surprised that the younger merchants did not even know what it was.. I am glad that I can now get it from Homestead Market. I've used it grated on pasta, and soups, but mostly blended with sweet butter to use as a spread..
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Excellent
Wonderful to find this again. Excellent cheese , speedy delivery, great customer service. Thank you.
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Great Cheese
Grow up with this cheese. Great grandmother came over with family from Switzerland in the 19th century. Great Service and Cheese.
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Great efficiency!
I use a slight amount of this slightly obscure cheese in one of my core recipes at my restaurant-Homestead gets it to me rapidly and the cheese always arrives in perfect shape!
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A Favorite
Have bought this before. Love that this lasts forever and a little goes a long way. Never grow tired of it. So grateful you carry it
