Franche-Comté · France
Cancoillotte.
Cancoillotte is less a wedge than a warm, glossy pour — a runny, spreadable cheese with a gentle lactic tang and a buttery sheen. Melted with water and a knob of butter from 'metton' (a lean, skimmed-milk curd), it slides over hot potatoes, toast or sausages with a comforting, savory richness. Naturally very low in fat, its mild base is often lifted with garlic or a splash of vin jaune.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
A specialty of Franche-Comté with roots reaching back centuries, Cancoillotte is built from metton — skimmed cow's-milk curd left to ripen until pungent, then slowly melted with water, salt and butter into a pourable cheese. Long a frugal farmhouse staple of the region's dairy households, it was awarded a Protected Geographical Indication (IGP/PGI) in 2022.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Fresh
- Rind
- rindless
- Age
- 0–1 mo
- Protected
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are calibrated against reference cheeses. This is Cancoillotte's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Estimated values — based on similar cheese family data
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Cancoillotte.
18 pairings across 8 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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