Cheddar (Great Midwest)
- Producer
- Saputo
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Wisconsin
- Weight
- 40 lbs
- Website
- www.greatmidwestcheese.com
- Milk
- Cow
- Treatment
- Pasteurised
- Classification
- Firm
- Rennet
- Microbial
- Rind
- None
- Style
- Cheddar-like
- Flavor
- Flavor added to paste
Great Midwest is a line of Wisconsin-made flavored Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. The brand is owned by Saputo, a Canadian dairy company. Founded in 1954 by Italian immigrant Giuseppe Saputo, the company is now is one of the largest dairy processors in the world, and the second largest cheese producer in the United States.
The Great Midwest brand cheeses are produced in Wisconsin, using Wisconsin-sourced certified hormone-free milk. Cheddars are produced in 40-lb blocks, then converted into 7 oz. retail units for sale. They aren’t aged; they’re mild cheddars infused with a variety of different flavors. Flavor variations include Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry Cobbler, Chipotle, Cranberry, Garlic & Dill, Horseradish, Mango Fire and Naturally Smoked.
Tasting Notes
The Horseradish version is robust and spicy, with flavors especially powerful on the finish and in the lingering aftertaste. The Mango Fire version, which has sweet mango and habanero peppers, smells like mango puree and has a spicy kick that overwhelms the fruity flavor, leaving a hint of residual sweetness. Garlic Dill has aromas of beef bouillon and a toothsome texture, yielding a strong dill flavor and grassy, tangy notes. Apple Cinnamon has a hint of apple and some sugary sweetness, but is overall quite mild and a bit sour. The Cranberry version is slightly sweet and reminiscent of muffins and breakfast cereal. Flavors in each version balance with the mild, creamy base cheese.
