Product Reviews and Ratings - Switzerland

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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Switzerland

This unique cheese, sometimes called Glarner Schabzieger, has a mysterious green hue. This color is due the addition of clover. Not only does this herb add an interesting tint, it also gives the cheese a unique sharpness. Sap Sago is made to be a grating cheese and is not commonly eaten straight. It is excellent grated over steamed vegetables; especially cauliflower, broccoli or potatoes. In Switzerland, this conical cheese is often grated and blended with butter to create a piquant spread for bread or crackers.

Photo depicts whole 4 oz. form of cheese.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(6), Flavorful(8), High quality(3), Pungent(3), Rich(4)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(5), Salads(4), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Frequent diner(4), Health conscious(3), Simple tastes(5)

LOVE IT BEEN HUNTING FOR IT-

By CRATYLADY1956 from FLORIDA on 12/1/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

AS A 50+ PERSON MY DAD USED TO LOVE THIS CHEESE AS I NOW DO. WE GRATED IT FINE ON A GRATER, ADD SOFTENED WHIPPED SWEET BUTTER AND SPREAD ON RYE BREAD.....I CAN TASTE IT NOW--HAVEN'T EATEN IOT IN YEARS AS I COULDN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE

Different

By Mr.Ball

from Clearwater,FL. on 9/9/2008

Pros:

Complex, Firm

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

I like the idea of a no-fat swiss made cheese for grating,but this has a very bitter taste to me.If using,add just alittle at a time.

WILL BUY AGAIN AND AGAIN

By HEIDE THE MISPLACED GOURMET

from BELFAST,TN on 9/1/2008

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

I GRATE CHEESE FINE AND ADD TO BUTTER OR MARGARINE TILL WELL BLENDED AND SMOOTH. ADD
PLENTY OF CHIVES.
FANTASTIC SPREAD, GETS BETTER WITH AGE.
UNFORTUNATELY NOT EVERYONES TASTE.

It is still as good as ever.

By Dutch from Snowflake, AZ on 4/30/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

Still as good as it was when I first tasted it in the early 1950's

Great grated on salad

By Karen from Seminole, Oklahoma on 3/11/2008

Pros:

Firm

Best Uses:

Grated on salad

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

My family and guests rave when I grate this cheese over salad. Adds a "nutty" flavor - seems rich but is not. Very low in calories. Especially good when served with Italian or oil and vinegar salad dressing.

Boiled Potatos without Sap Sago, never!

By ElfQueenZ from Maumelle, AR on 2/25/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Easy to grate, Firm, Flavorful, Grate on most anything, Healthy, Herbal, Made with real herbs, Naturally made cheese, Rich, Sharp

Cons:

Drys out easy uncovered, Overripe

Best Uses:

Add some to Fondue, Add to spatzli after cook, Add to spatzli dough, And serve with new potato, Baked in oven, Grated finely mixe butter, Grate over fried eggs, Grate over salt potatos, Grate over tomatoslice, Great just to nibble on, Great with Roesti, On Gratines, Serve with cut apples, Serve with racclette, Serve with ragut

Describe Yourself:

cook, Explorer, love cooking, Swiss

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

Sap Sago lends itself for so many different ways. Just nibbleing on it as it, or grating it over hot vegetables like Tomatos. zucini, onions, squash. It makes very tasty canapees, and let them selves be decorated real easy. I love it with new hot potatos. over backed potatos, and mixed in to make twice baked potatos. Its great in casserols on top grated over with emmentaler or Gruyer. It is great for anything where you want to add a little extra spark and taste to it. Its natural sharpmess and herbal flavors lend themselves well for so msny items. Enjoy as I am, its Swiss!!!

Excellent product

By Chris

from Miami, Florida on 12/25/2007

Pros:

Contains almost no fat, spicy, Very high quality

Cons:

Quality has it's price

Best Uses:

Some seafood meals, Very nice on pasta, With butter on bread

Describe Yourself:

Love good cuisine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

I'm originally from Switzerland, and know tons of cheeses from there. It's difficult to find cheeses of this quality anywhere else than on igourmet.com, while living in the United States. Sap Sago can be used in many different ways, and it lasts longer than you may think, since just a little is usually enough.

great taste

By Cliff

from Apple Valley CA on 12/23/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

I like it on scrambled eggs, creamed with butter on a hot beagle. I give them for xmas stocking stuffers.

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Sap Sago, good eating!

By DJT from Jacksonville, FL on 8/21/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

A very hard cheese only good for grating. Grate about 1/3 of a cone, mix with 8 Oz. of cream cheese and a little cream if you want a looser consistency. Makes and excellent spread on crackers as a snack or an appetizer. Liked by most people. Questioned as to what it is. Not easily found in commercial grocery stores. Been making and eating this spread since I was a kid some 50 years ago!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Family Tradition

By David

from Pittsburgh PA on 4/13/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

In a dip, On Toast

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

I was raised with this cheese but we always joked it smelled like fertilizer. It is very sharp and bites and the smell puts off a lot of people but get over it and try it! The taste will win you over and if that doesn't the fact it has NO fat and hardly ANY calories will! Grind in a blender and put on buttered bread or mix with fat-free crean cheese for a low-cal spread.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

stinky and addictive

By Dog Woman from North Carolina on 3/18/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Unique

Cons:

versatile

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Sophisticated palate

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

Sap Sago, my entire family is in love with this strange cheese. We enjoy it grated & mixed with cream cheese served on stoned wheat thin.

Sharp & Tasty

By Ozman from Philadelphia, PA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Great on Toast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

This is a great cheese

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sap Sago is the Secret Ingredient

By hiker jan from twin cities, minnesota on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Eggs and ham, Omelets

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sap Sago:

grating a bit of Sago over an omelet before turning over one half, and then serving this with a few drops of rice wine vinegar is a great way eat eggs.

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