Emmental Cheese
Emmental Cheese is produced in Switzerland, originated in the area around Emmental. A hard unpasteurized cheese made from cow’s milk.
With a lovely sweet aroma, the flavor of Emmental Cheese is very fruity. It has characteristic walnut-sized holes that make the cheese one of the most challenging cheese to be produced because of this peculiar hole-forming fermentation process.
Emmental cheese is:
- High in protein and vitamins A, B12, and K2.
- Rich in minerals such as Phosphorous and Copper.
- An excellent source of Calcium
Vima Emmental Cheese is sourced in France, and it has 45% fat content.
Emmental Cheese makes it ideal for fondues or any cheese that requires melting. It has excellent melting properties that make it so unique.
It can be used in gratins and casseroles, on a grilled cheese sandwich, on any pasta dish, or only on its own with fruit and nuts.
Available in:
- Approx. 4kg portions
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Provolone Cheese
An Italian Cheese from southern Italy made from cow’s milk.
The production of Provolone Cheese is done under strict supervision using specific methods to guarantee its supreme quality by the European Union.
Semi-hard in texture depending on the aged of the cheese. Pale yellow and with a sweet taste.
A very popular cheese that is:
- High in protein.
- Rich in Calcium.
- A good source of Vitamin A and B.
Vima Provolone cheese is made in Italy with pasteurized cow’s milk from Lombardy and contains 45% fat content.
It melts well and combines perfectly with red wine and fruit, making it an excellent table cheese.
Available in:
- Bar 11kg Approx.
Grana Padano Cheese
The Cistercian monks created Grana Padano Cheese in the 12th Century and are still today made throughout the Po River Valley in Italy, where it originated. Made from unpasteurized cow’s milk and generally aged for two years.
Grana means grainy in Italian, which is reflected in the fine granular texture of the cheese.
It has an intensely sweet flavor. When Grana Padano cheese ages, the flavor becomes more pronounced, even more, savory and more complex, and the cheese’s texture becomes more crumbly.
Grana Padano cheese:
- Has high content in proteins.
- Is a great source of Calcium.
- It also has Iodine, Selenium, and Magnesium and is rich in vitamin B12.
Vima Grana Padano cheese has a protected certificate of origin, which guarantees its authenticity.
It is manufactured in cylindrical wheels measuring 35 to 45 cm in diameter and up to 18 cm in height. They are sold at different ripening stages from 6 to 9 months up to 20 months.
The color of the cheese is pale yellow, it is an excellent cheese used in pasta dishes and risottos.
Available in:
- Wheel 38kg approx
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a legume with important culinary and nutritional qualities.
Once cooked, they can be consumed in different ways and with combinations of various ingredients, ranging from boiled to fried beans and even being a great addition in salads.
Nutritionally, chickpeas are rich in protein, minerals, starch, lipids, and fiber, among other qualities.
Vima canned chickpeas are selected at their optimal ripening period. They are then sterilized and packaged.
Their canned packaging preserves their nutritional content and allows them to be stored for years without the need for refrigeration.
Being a prepared product, they are always ready for consumption.
Available in:
- 2500g can
Maasdam Cheese
Maasdam cheese is a traditional Dutch cheese. A semi-hard cheese made from cow’s milk.
One of its most characteristic features is the holes that make up most of the cheese.
A pale yellow cheese in color with a creamy texture and a sweet buttery and nutty taste. A high-fat cheese with a minimum of 45% fat.
Maasdam cheese is:
- Very high in protein content.
- Loaded with Calcium.
- Rich in vitamins.
Vima Maasdam Cheese comes from the Netherlands.
When eaten young, it tastes great in a sandwich or as a snack.
It melts well and therefore goes well in casseroles, soups, or fondues.
Available in:
- Wheel 13kg Approx.
Edam Cheese
Edam Cheese finds its origins in the Netherlands. It is made from either cow’s milk or goat milk allowing the cheese to attain its savory flavor.
More mature Edam Cheese intensify in taste, and a younger cheese will be creamier and milder with a nutty flavor.
Edam Cheese is:
- An excellent source of protein.
- Rich in calcium.
- High in essential nutrients and vitamins B12, B9.
Vima Edam Cheese is made in the Netherlands. Edam Cheese goes very well with fruit like peaches, apricots, and cherries, to name a few. Great on its own, with crackers, biscuits, and wine.
Available in:
- Approx. 3kg loaf