pltrgyst > wrote in :

> On 5/1/14, 1:30 PM, KenK wrote:
>> I wonder how they get that very strong sharp cheese taste in the
>> various cheese snacks. I've looked at the ingredients list on a
>> package but don't see what's doing it. Mere cheddar cheese or
>> whatever is not that strong.
>>
>> I like the taste. I suspect others do too or the stuff wouldn't sell.
>>
>> Ideas? Theories? Answers?
>
> Have you ever had gougeres? The same is true of their flavor. It's a
> combination of cheese and spices.
>
> -- Larry
>
>

Google tells me this is a French pastry. I'll have to look into it but I
suspect I won't find it in my small (100K) US town.



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