Sarasson
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| Sarasson | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Region | Forez, Vivarais, south parts of Livradois, north parts of Vel |
| Source of milk | Domestic cow, Goat[1] |
| Pasteurized | No |
| Texture | Cream cheese |
Sarasson (French pronunciation: [sa.ʁa.sɔ̃]) is a French dairy product resembling fromage blanc made from buttermilk.[2] It is traditionally produced in the French departments of Loire, Ardèche, Haute-Loire and Puy-de-Dôme. In the 1600 textbook of agriculture Théâtre d’agriculture et mesnage des champs, Olivier de Serres mentions the product.