“Fluehblüemli / Swiss Rockflower” (Primula auricula) are yellow alpine flowers that
grow and find their way under humble conditions among craggy limestone rocks.
Mainly found along the Swiss Pre-Alp region – also on the slopes of Mountain Dairy
Kleinstein’s “home mountain” Pilatus massif – they have delighted many hikers’ hearts.
They are signs of the times and recall the legend of the “Wildmannen” who once lived
here in caves. Some of them tended to chamois which are the alpine cousin of many
goat species. Back then, the chamois fed on these alpine flowers and from their milk they made cheese. When the weather
allowed it, the ‘Wildmannen’ went down to the valley to help the farmers with their work. In return, they were rewarded with
food and cow’s milk. Thus, they were also able to process this cow’s milk they into cheese.
Taste profile is balanced with notes of cooked cream, umami, and pine nuts.