Sage Derby

Sage Derby /ˈdɑːrbi/ is a variety of Derby cheese that is mild, mottled green and semi-hard, and has a sage flavour.^[1][2][3] The colour is from sage and sometimes other colouring added to the curds, producing a marbling effect and a subtle herb flavour.^[4] The colour is formed either by mixing sage leaves into the curd before it is pressed or by the addition of "green curd" from green corn or spinach juice. In the latter case, the flavour has to be created with colourless sage extract. Parsley, spinach and marigold leaves, bruised and steeped before use, can also be included instead of the sage leaves.^[5] It is aged for one to three months.^[4]

Sage Derby
Country of origin	England
Region	East Midlands
Town	Derby
Source of milk	Cows
Texture	semi-hard
Fat content	45%
Aging time	1-3 months

History

The first production began in the seventeenth century in England.^{[citation needed]} Sage Derby was initially only made for festive occasions such as harvest time and Christmas, but it is now available all year.