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Altenburger Ziegenkase

FreshMixed MilkGermany, Thuringia / SaxonyPDO

PDO-protected fresh cheese from the Altenburg region, made from a blend of cow and goat milk with caraway seeds. One of Germany's few PDO cheeses. Traditionally formed in a characteristic flat cylindrical shape and seasoned with cumin.

Aging Time

Eat fresh — up to 14 days

Style: Fresh
Milk: Mixed
Origin: Germany · Thuringia / Saxony
Ripening: Fresh · eat within 14 days

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Texture

Soft, crumbly, spreadable

Flavor

Mild, tangy, slightly goaty

Nutrition (per 100g)

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