Wensleydale is a white, crumbly Yorkshire cow's milk cheese with a mild, slightly honeyed, milky flavour and moist texture. It provides excellent calcium (~680mg/100g), complete protein, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and phosphorus. Its crumbly, moist character is milder and less sharp than Cheshire or Wensleydale. Traditional Wensleydale from the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes carries PGI status. It is a pressed hard cheese and safe in pregnancy.
Wensleydale's mild sweetness pairs exceptionally well with fruit — the classic pairing with cranberries or blueberries is a well-known combination. Crumble over salads, fruit, and wholegrain crackers. Works well on a cheese board alongside stronger cheeses as a milder counterpoint.
Where Cheese, Wensleydale Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | 0.710 mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0.680 mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 0.450 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0.072 mg | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 0.023 mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.015 mg | — | |
| Zinc | 0.003 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.001 mg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Copper | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.90 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 5.02 g | — | |
| Proline | 2.47 g | — | |
| Leucine | 2.25 g | — | |
| Lysine | 2.04 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.57 g | — | |
| Valine | 1.47 g | — | |
| Isoleucine | 1.33 g | — | |
| Tyrosine | 1.29 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.21 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.21 g | — | |
| Threonine | 0.940 g | — | |
| Arginine | 0.760 g | — | |
| Histidine | 0.700 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.660 g | — | |
| Methionine | 0.650 g | — | |
| Glycine | 0.450 g | — | |
| Tryptophan | 0.320 g | — | |
| Cysteine | 0.170 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.690 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.270 g | — |
* % Daily Value based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). — indicates no EU NRV established.