Sparkenhoe Red Leicester is a traditional English cheese produced by the Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company. It is notable for being the only traditional farmhouse Red Leicester made in Leicestershire.
The cheese is made from unpasteurized cow's milk and uses a traditional recipe that dates back to 1745. This artisan cheese is distinguished by its rich, nutty flavor and firm texture, with a natural rind that develops during its six-month maturation process.
Sparkenhoe Red Leicester is characterized by its deep orange color, which it achieves through the addition of annatto, a natural food coloring.
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