Cloth-Ashed Cheddar
Where it started. Our flagship cheese.
Maffra Cheddar is recognised both nationally and internationally as one of the world's best cheeses. We still mill, cheddar and salt by hand (yes, cheddar is a verb as well as a noun). We use a semi-permeable cloth and a natural vegetable ash to not only lock-in moisture, but to regulate the rate of ripening.
Unlike the English cheddar-making tradition, we focus on a different maturation pathway to break down fats, proteins and cultures (and their derivatives), a process known as catabolism. This process is based on a uniquely Australian cheddar-making tradition, one which has been mostly lost in this era of mass automation, and one which we want to preserve.
Each wheel is approximately 2kg.
Our cheddar is matured on the farm to an optimal age of between 15 to 24 months.Â
Every year we put aside a few dozen of our best wheels for private customers, which are graded and released periodically over their maturation cycle.
NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES, COLOURING OR FLAVOURING
Cow’s milk, salt, non-animal rennet, starter cultures (milk)
Unless you have qualified for free shipping, we charge a flat delivery fee of $20 per order.
Your cheese is shipped via Australia Post Express with ice blocks and insulated packaging to ensure it arrives fresh and at the perfect temperature. Packages can be left at your property even if unattended - just make sure to refrigerate your cheese as soon as you can after delivery.
Orders are dispatched on Monday's, so your cheese heads straight to you at the start of the week and doesn't sit in transit over the weekend.
Please note, we do not accept PO Box addresses for orders.
For large orders (over 5kg) we may need to use more than one shipping box, and additional shipping charges may apply. We'll always contact you before dispatch if this is the case.
Shipping costs are non-refundable.
If you have any questions, please refer to our Refund Policy or email sales@maffracheese.com.au before placing your order.
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We offer tiered discounts for bundling our artisan wheels.
- Enjoy 3 wheels and get 11% off today
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- Enjoy 5 wheels and get 21% off today