
This has the fragrance of stinky cheese (that's a good thing) and a lovely mild flavor. It is perfectly smooth when melted and can stand up to the abuse of being accidentally overcooked. It does not separate or become grainy, but it does have a very slight grittiness, probably from the starch that emulsifies it.
The difference between this and fondue is that fondue is wine-y in flavor. This has no wine flavor.
love it on polenta