Sage Derby
One of Britain's oldest cheeses
Sage Derby is a type of cheese similar to mild cheddar but with the addition of the herb from which it takes its name.
The custom of adding sage during the manufacturing process arose in the 17th century, when the herb was believed to be beneficial to health. Chloropyll was also added to give a marbled green colour to the finished cheese.
In more modern times the cheese was often made using artificial colourings and sage flavourings rather than the raw natural herb, but cheeses made in the traditional way can still be found quite readily.
It is matured for between 1 and 3 months, much the same maturation period as a mild cheddar, and has a medium-soft texture.
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