Faisselle is a non-protected French cheese made of

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from cows, goats, or sheep. The name comes from the

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in which the cheese is strained: .

Production

Faisselle is traditionally produced in the centre of France, but because its name is not protected, it can be produced anywhere else in the country. The cheese produced elsewhere uses

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to make it appealing to a wider customer base.

Composition

The cheese is traditionally made from

from cows, goats, or sheep, and is between and on average.

Consumption

Faisselle is often eaten as a savory dessert served with salt, pepper, and either

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. It is also eaten as a sweet dessert, served with sugar or

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. It is used as an ingredient in a number of dessert dishes, including cakes and tarts.

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