BELCOT (Himalayan French Cheese Company)

Named after Belkot VDC in Nuwakot district where HFC created this cheese in 2012, this hard cheese is aged for several months. Weighing between 6 and 9 kilos, the form is massive, and the cheese has a soft interior. Its flavour, which is somewhat reminiscent of Cheddar and Cantal is a strong, tangy bitter taste and grows with age. A well ripened Belkot has a vigorous taste, while a young cheese has the sweetness of milk.