A semi firm, disk-shaped, cow’s milk cheese from Savoie in the French Alps. It has a distinct, thick, gray-brown rind with a beige or straw colored paste. It has a slightly salty, mild but savory taste with an aroma reminiscent of a cheese cellar. Tomme de Savoie is often made with skim milk after the cream has been used to make butter. This is why Tommes are traditionally low in fat content (20-40 %). The maturing process often takes several months which gives the cheese a thick rind with a rustic appearance. The taste is soft and fruity and occasionally one can detect a subtle flavor of grass