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Red Leicester
A rich, russet coloured cheese with a firm body and flaky texture. Typical composition:
Fat: 31%
Moisture: 39%
FDM: 52%
| Characteristic | Smooth tangy flavour |
| Shelf Life | Typically 3 to 6 months when stored under the appropriate conditions. Typically 35 to 70 days for grated, sliced and diced cheese |
| Packaging | Available in 2.5kg, 5kg & 20kg blocks or prepacked to customers requirements. Available in grated (100g to 5kg packs), sliced and diced formats and waxed. |
| Applications | Bakery & Confectionery Convenience foods |