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14:48, 20-Aug-2017
Sacré bleu! Vegan-friendly 'fauxmage' makes its mark in France
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In France, people take their food very seriously. With veganism gaining popularity, Paris, the place where cheese comes from, is now home to the country’s first plant-based dairy stores. They make and sell vegan cheese named “fauxmage."
Jay and Joy make eight types of “fauxmage,” with cashew nuts or almond milk as a base. The grains are soaked to extract moisture before they’re blended together. The paste is allowed to ferment, before the most important step: the aging, which takes five to 15 days.
The finished products are sold in stores and on site, catering to a niche market of tourists and Parisians. “Fauxmage” may not be a staple in France but it’s certainly worth a try.
Source(s): AFP