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
Great stuff for twice baked potatoes took me back fifty years thanks for carrying this fabulous cheese. God bless
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Loved since childhood!
I was thrilled to order this cheese that I have loved since childhood. Our German family grated the cheese and sprinkled on homemade rye bread. Our families are once again enjoying this special treat!
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Love the flavor!
Had never heard of this cheese until a recipe called for it. After tasting it, I can see that it will become a staple! Unique flavor... great way to add a new twist to old favorites. Don't hesitate, you won't regret trying this cheese!
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Sap Sago
Sap Sago is good, but much harder to grate than the one I get in Switzerland.
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A Childhood Memory
We grew up eating this cheese! My grandfather immigrated to the US from Switzerland. I loved this as a child. We grate the cheese and mix it with 8oz of cream cheese, 1/2 stick of butter and caraway seeds! Spread it on fresh rye bread and it's heaven. I looked everywhere for this and finally got it here. Spoke to Gale in customer service. She was extremely helpful.
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Great tasting
I remember having this cheese when I was a little girl and loved it. I have not been able to get it since them. I am so happy that I could buy it threw your web sight.
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Fabulous!
My Swedish father put this on the dinner table every night and put it on almost everything. It was impossible to find - anywhere - for years! Still not available locally, but I'm happy to have found it and have it back on my own dinner table!! It is delicious!!!
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sap sago cheese
I bought this 2 years ago after looking many places for this and finally decided to look on line. This was a Christmas gift for my husband. He was excited to get it as he grew up with this cheese. Thank you for having this product available.
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Schapziger Cheese
This was a surprise for my dad. He hasn't been able to find this cheese locally for a long time. It arrived when scheduled and my dad couldn't have been happier.
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I love Sap we go Cheese
It is wonderful on spaghetti! It is an acquired taste though, very pungent smell, but one I rellish. This a great site to get it as it is not available in our area.
