Mainland: Natural Cheese Made The New Zealand Way

Coming from the land of endless pastures and abundant sunshine, New Zealand’s top cheese brand Mainland has brought its naturally-aged fine cheese to Malaysia! 

For more than 50 years, Mainland believes that “good things take time”. The company takes no shortcut in the careful and slow aging of its fine cheese in the year-round cool and temperate climate of New Zealand. It honours timeless craftmanship in producing the 100% natural cheese; that’s why they still craft cheese the way it has been doing for over 65 years with traditions proudly handed down from generation to generation.

Cheese-making, an ancient practice, involves culturing milk with specific bacteria strains. Mainland is one of the last big cheese companies to make and supply its own culture, which is crucial in developing the complex flavour of its cheese. This means that Mainland produces richer cheese with greater consistency by making it the way it was made 100 years ago – through a natural process. 

 

“Just say ‘New Zealand’ and its lush landscape immediately comes to mind for many people. Indeed, it is a country bathed in sunshine, with clean air and an ideal climate for growth and abundance. New Zealand is also one of the few places where cows graze on sweet grass pastures all year, which gives them the best from nature to produce high quality milk.

Do you know that grass-fed cows are key to the high-quality cheese that Mainland is known for? You may have noticed that Mainland and other New Zealand cheese has a pleasant golden hue. This is all down to the beta-carotene. Fresh plant food like grass are rich sources of beta-carotene, which is also a pre-cursor for Vitamin A. Hence, milk products from grass-fed cows have a higher concentration of this nutrient.

High-quality cheese can tingle the tastebuds on its own or paired with one’s favourite beverage or food! In fact, it is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to enjoy a meal with your friends and family – just slice the cheese and you are on your way to a delicious dairy escapade!

 

While Mainland cheese is versatile for cooking and pairing with other food, it is especially wonderful to be enjoyed on its own due to its fresh and exquisite flavours. 

This is the cheese and cold cut platter that I had HERE and I’m going to prepare a similar platter this coming Christmas for my family gathering by using Mainland cheeses and pair with nuts, cold cut, fruits as well as some biscuits. It is a fuss-free yet luxurious appetizer that can be easily assembled at home with minimal effort. A beautiful cheese platters filled with sweet and savoury treats definitely a Instagram-worthy photo that will certainly win likes from many. I was told that to prepare a cheese platter, the cheese should be brought to room temperature for the best tastes. We should also cleanse our palate in between bites with drinks and tasting the cheese in order of flavour intensity will make the experience even better. 

Now, Malaysians can enjoy a variety of Mainland cheese, including Vintage, Tasty, Colby, Gouda, and Edam – they are good on its own, paired with other food, or in cooking. 

 

Vintage, A rich, full bodied premium cheddar, aged for 24 months for that extra sharp and rich savoury taste. Its sweet, smoky flavour works best with burgers, cheese dips, pasta, beef or chicken meat jerky, or just on its own for a bold burst of dairy goodness on the tongue. 

 

Tasty, Aged for 18 months, this cheddar is sharp and full-flavored with lingering fruitiness. It’s the cheese for all – snacking or cooking. The trusted favourite pairs well with the savoury notes of chicken floss (serunding) and crispy dried seaweed.

 

Colby, A soft, smooth and creamy cheese variety with a sweet, mild flavor. It’s a quick & easy melt cheese; producing consistent melt with minimal browning. It is a strong contender for being best mates with Asian cuisines. It goes wonderfully with kimchi, spicy vegetable pickles and spiced nuts. 

 

Gouda, A creamy textured Dutch-style semi-soft cheese with a nutty, sweet, buttery, mellow flavour. It is a flavourful companion to toasted Sichuan spice, traditional chilli, and mushroom salads. A perfect addition to any cheese board or as dessert cheese. Great snacking; kids love it.

 

Edam, High in protein, with 28% reduced fat, and is ideal for vegetarians. This smooth Dutch-style cheese with a creamy mild taste is sweet, buttery and nutty, which lends complex savoury notes to sweet and sour Asian dishes or sauces.

 

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